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What is Joint Custody?
Joint Custody Texas courts and the Texas Family Code promote joint custody. But what does Joint custody Really Mean? It means both parents…
Child Custody – I want a Modification Now!
When it Comes to a Custody Agreement, is the Final Order Really Final? The answer really is "Not Really!" In a perfect world, parents…
Geographic Restriction on a Parent
This post explains why many judges in the Houston Area, including those in Harris County and surrounding counties, often impose a geographic restriction on…
What is a Temporary Restraining Order?
Divorce scares almost everyone. No doubt, people seeking divorce face a new and strange vocabulary. Also, the process intimidates! People seeking divorce ask lots…
Property Division in Divorce
First, individuals in Houston Texas require experienced representation when facing property division in divorce. Apart from the emotional impact, dividing property demands detailed attention…
Divorce and Children – Who Decides?
From the beginning, parents seeking a divorce face important decisions. Above all, mom or dad fail to realize the amount of detail in a…
Alimony or Spousal Maintenance in Texas?
The Texas Family Code fails to include the term alimony. Instead, Texas law provides for Spousal Maintenance. So, understanding the difference between alimony or…
What is a Flat Fee Divorce?
Many clients who meet with us ask what is a flat fee divorce? They also ask what makes a flat fee a good…
Divorce – Will I have to go to Court?
Many people routinely ask, "if I need a divorce - will I have to go to Court?" Often, the answer to this question is,…
Divorce + Custody – Email or Text?
Firstly, divorce + custody - email or text (?) -- The divorce process with custody issues often equals painful communication problems with the other…
COVID = Skyrocketing Divorce Filings
COVID = Skyrocketing Divorce Filings It turns out that COVID is causing the death of many marriages. Many strained marital relationships fail to improve…
We have Big Money and I want a Divorce!
My husband and I have A LOT of money and Assets and I want a Divorce! If you find yourself in a situation where…
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