Information Gathering Stage - Navigating Divorce When you are navigating divorce the second part of the Texas divorce is the information gathering stage. You and your divorce attorney will begin discussing and working on gathering information about your finances including income and debts, property, accounts and other information. And, you will exchange some information [...]
Texas Divorce Pleadings A Texas divorce is started with an Original Petition for Divorce. The particulars and details on other pleadings will be specific to each divorce and the people in the divorce. One or the other of the spouses will file the Original Petition for Divorce. When you find yourself navigating through a [...]
Grounds for Divorce The Original Petition for Divorce is the pleading (the filed document) that starts divorce in Texas. The Original Petition for Divorce must include several things according to the Texas Family Code. One of the elements that must be included is the “why” the court may grant a divorce. The “why” is a [...]
Divorce and Mother’s Day Divorce is a tricky time for most holidays, but Mother’s Day can be especially tough. Moms are nurturers, calendar managers, bus drivers, chauffeurs, paramedics, chefs and launderers. They wear so many hats! Taking care of themselves can get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. If you are going through [...]
How to Talk to your Kids about Divorce Talking with your kids about your divorce can be hard. What to do? What to say about divorce? When to talk about divorce? First, make sure you understand any orders or limitations in YOUR divorce case. Read the pleadings in your divorce and talk to your divorce [...]
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Preparing for the First Holiday after Divorce 1. Plan During your Divorce Think about what your traditions and usual plans for the holidays have been in the past. What do you want them to look like after your divorce? Which holidays are important to you? And which are important to your ex? Can there be [...]
Quick Tips for Back to School & Divorce Summer break has flown by! And, I've got a new post to kick off the new season! As summer ends and school resumes for the all the school districts in North Texas, I've got some quick reminders for you about Standard Possession in Texas divorce. 1- [...]
How Social Media Can Affect Your Case Social media is everywhere. It is being used by people of all ages in countless ways. I’m sure you can name your favorite app to talk to your friends, your colleagues and make new connections for business or your personal life. When you are going through a family law [...]
Mindful Divorce Make a plan. Be purposeful about your actions and choices in your divorce. Avoid unnecessary pitfalls by staying focused during your divorce. Be mindful of your decisions, the present, and your divorce. Focus on your goals, the information you need to understand and the things that are most important to you in your [...]