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The use of a mediator can reduce the time and money you spend during your divorce. Mediators allow you to reach an agreement on all applicable issues without the need for a lengthy Texas trial. If you believe that mediation suits your goals, consider the following...
What is a Temporary Restraining Order? by Justin Wilson | Child Custody, Divorce Restraining orders restrain, or prohibit, a party in a family law case from taking a specific action or engaging in a… read more Temporary Restraining Order by Justin Wilson | Child Custody, Divorce, Domestic Violence Filing for divorce in Texas triggers numerous emotions for both parties, and it is reasonable to be concerned about… read more…
What is separate property under Texas divorce law? Texas Family Code § 3.01 defines separate property as property owned by each spouse individually. It is created or obtained apart from the marriage does not owe its existence to the marriage. While Texas divorce courts divide community property in a just and right manner, they cannot take away your separate property…
Restraining orders restrain, or prohibit, a party in a family law case from taking a specific action or engaging in a certain behavior. A temporary restraining order (“TRO”) restrains a party from engaging in specified conduct for a temporary period of time – usually 14 days – until the court can hold a proper hearing. A judge considers a request…
For many people who file divorce or SAPCR lawsuits, the temporary orders hearing may be the only time they go in front of a judge. These hearings set the status quo on matters such as child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and access to the marital home while the divorce or SAPCR is pending. While these temporary orders hearings may…
Filing for divorce in Texas triggers numerous emotions for both parties, and it is reasonable to be concerned about how your spouse will react when he or she receives notice of your divorce petition. If you are the person filing for divorce, Texas courts will call you the petitioner. The spouse receiving divorce papers is known as the respondent. Family…
Divorces are traumatic for everyone involved. While children and emotions will naturally live in the forefront of your mind, your property isn’t far behind. In fact, a suit for divorce focuses on two things: 1) dissolving the legal formalities of a marriage and 2) dividing marital property. If you have children, custody and support matters will be addressed by an…
Going to court for a divorce or child custody matter is not only intimidating, it is also important. The outcome of your temporary orders hearing will set the tone for your day-to-day life while your divorce is pending. Temporary orders address issues like child custody and support, who gets to live in the marital home, and who has the right…
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (“NCADV“) indicates that one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. The form of domestic violence these statistics refer to includes a range of behaviors, such as slapping, shoving, or pushing. One in seven women and one in twenty-five men have been injured by…