As a Divorce attorney, I see how “mediation” helps my clients gain the control over their divorce cases and how it helps them save thousands of dollars in costly and lengthy litigation. I always advise my clients to pursue the resolution of their cases in “mediation”. Divorce is often one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences
Divorce is often one of the most emotionally and financially significant events in a person’s life. While the end of a marriage is rarely easy, the process by which a divorce is resolved can make a profound difference in the long-term well-being of both spouses and their children. In Dallas County, Texas, as throughout the state, divorcing couples
YES! You are considering retaining a divorce attorney in a matter involving no minor children, limited community property, and some separate property. This type of case is often described as a “simple” or “uncontested” divorce. While that label can be helpful, it can also be misleading. Even in relatively straightforward cases, there are important legal and financial considerations
As a divorce attorney in Dallas, Texas, questions are common regarding whether a person needs a divorce if they have a common law marriage. Texas is one of the few states that continues to recognize common law marriage, which Texas law formally refers to as “informal marriage.” Despite common misconceptions, common law marriage is not something that automatically
As a divorce attorney, one of the most common — and consequential — decisions I see clients struggle with is when to file for divorce. Many people know, sometimes for years, that their marriage is effectively over, yet they delay taking legal action. Procrastination in filing for divorce is rarely accidental; it is often driven by fear, hope,
Under Texas law, what many people call “child custody” is more precisely divided into conservatorship (legal custody: who makes major decisions for the child) and possession & access (physical custody / time with the child). Thus, in Texas, “50/50 custody” (i.e., equal or near-equal time-sharing) must generally be specially requested and justified; it is not the default, even
