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7 Surprising Reasons Why You Might Want a Lawyer for your Uncontested Divorce

I’m going to tell you something many people would find shocking. Although I offer uncontested divorces in Dallas and Fort Worth, I don’t believe everybody needs a lawyer for uncontested divorce. Seriously. You can get an uncontested divorce in Texas without a divorce lawyer. People do it every day. There are basic forms available online that […]

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Is mediation right for my divorce? Fort Worth divorce lawyer explains

Child Custody Law, Divorce Law, Property Division Attorneys, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

Mediation is a common practice in Texas divorces because it offers the opportunity for the spouses to make decisions between themselves about how to divide parenting issues and property rather than have a judge or jury make those decisions for them. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) works to

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5 Things You Need to Know about Divorce in Your 20s

Divorce Law, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

Marriages that begin before the age of 23 are most likely to end up in divorce. Of marriages beginning when the spouses were under twenty, 48% will end in divorce. For those beginning in the ages 20-23, 31% will end in divorce. Statistics also indicate that the average length of a person’s first divorce is

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Does my spouse have to sign the divorce papers before I can get a divorce?

Divorce Law, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

This question is an extremely common question in divorce law. Hollywood wants you to believe the only way a divorce occurs is your spouse voluntarily agrees to “sign the papers”. Almost every show or movie involving a divorce has this situation where one spouse wants it and the other doesn’t; so as long as one spouse refuses to “sign

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Ways to resolve Fort Worth contested divorces

Divorce Law

Among the top concerns in any Texas divorce is the issue of financial cost. It’s not just the cost of hiring lawyers but the costs of all the mechanics of a Texas divorce, including filing fees with the Family Court, appraisals, retrieving financial records, expert testimony and so forth. Admittedly, the cost of attorneys represents the

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Should I get a prenuptial agreement in Texas?

Divorce Law, Property Division Attorneys

The Texas Family Code allows parties to enter into a prenuptial agreement, or prenup, before marriage. It makes those agreements enforceable so long as they meet the requirements set out in the Texas Family Code. A prenup in Texas is an agreement between two people prior to entering into marriage that contractually determines property issues during

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Duress, spousal threats and divorce in Texas

1 Comment / Child Custody Law, Divorce Law, Property Division Attorneys, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

A common concern from divorce clients and people looking for information about divorce comes in the form of, “my husband is threatening to…” or “my wife is threatening to…” with something about taking away the kids or all the property. 99.9% of the time those threats have zero basis in the law and are never going

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What happens to my beneficiary designations after a divorce in Texas?

Divorce Law, Retirement Plan/401k/Pension

During a divorce one of the biggest issues in dividing the marital property is dividing the financial assets. Most married people will designate their spouse as the beneficiary on the account or policy. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) governs most employee benefits. It requires married employees to designate their spouse as the primary

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What is a guardian ad litem under the Texas Family Code?

Child Custody Law, Divorce Law

A guardian ad litem (often abbreviated as GAL) under Texas law represents the interests of an involved individual but is not that person’s attorney. A guardian ad litem represents the best interests of a person who is unable to advocate for their own interests, such as a child. The person the guardian ad litem represents

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What is the difference between no-fault divorce and fault divorce in Texas? Fort Worth divorce lawyers

Divorce Law, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

In Texas, you can ask for a divorce for specific reasons of some marital problem (fault divorce) or generalized reasons that the marriage isn’t working (no-fault divorce). This division in divorce in Texas is historical but continues to provide some legal benefit in certain circumstances. Depending on the facts of your case and what you

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Ten Common Mistakes People Make in Texas Divorces

1 Comment / Divorce Law, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

Divorce is a time where preparation, rational thought and a willingness to make long term decisions are critical but these things can be hard to do because divorce is often also a very emotional time. Texas family law attorneys assisting clients in divorces have a responsibility to the legal interests of their client. Some attorneys take

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How should I dress to go to court?

Divorce Law, Employment Litigation Attorneys, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

How you dress to go to court is important. Courtrooms are one of the most formal workplaces in the country. Judges are very strict about attire from their staff to lawyers to parties to witnesses to spectators. Only jurors can sometimes get away with more relaxed attire. The last thing you want to do is

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How long will it take to settle an injury claim?

1 Comment / Car Accident Laws, Serious Bodily Injury Lawyers, Slip and Fall Injury Law

Most personal injuries, such as car accidents and premises injury claims involve an insurance company to settle an injury claim. In Fort Worth or Dallas, a claim may settle with the adjuster or the insurer may hire local Texas lawyers. The time and complexity involved in settling an injury claim or suit depends upon the injuries, the

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Common places car accidents occur

Car Accident Laws

Vehicle accidents are an unfortunate result of our automobile-driven transportation system in Texas. In Tarrant County alone, there are over 20,000 traffic accidents each year. With over 1.8 million people in the county, that is one accident per ninety people each year. (Although this is somewhat inaccurate because non-Tarrant County residents also get in accidents

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What is the process for divorce in Texas?

Divorce Law, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

Divorce in Bedford, Dallas and Fort Worth is a judicial process to dissolve a marriage. It requires the help of the courts. Divorce in Texas can be a fairly simple process though. The family courts in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton counties can make the divorce as painless as possible. There are two ways a divorce can

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Can I use LegalZoom for my Texas divorce?

Divorce Law, Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

LegalZoom is a modern version of the do-it-yourself legal forms available at office supply stores. This DIY approach to the law treats legal forms like mad libs: just fill in the form and that’s it. Typically the justification for LegalZoom for divorce in Texas is cost. While I understand the cost perspective, there are key concerns

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Consumer credit cards and debt in a Texas divorce

Divorce Law, Property Division Attorneys

Consumer debts tend to be a huge part of divorces, which my firm handles a lot. In terms of marital property in Texas, credit card debt is usually within the top six financial components within the household (along with the house, cars, mortgage, retirement accounts and car loans). Under Texas law, divorces can divide consumer

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Why does my spouse get part of my 401k or pension in a divorce?

Divorce Law, Employment Benefits Law, Property Division Attorneys

Spouses in Fort Worth and Dallas are entitled to part of your retirement accounts in Texas because the federal law surrounding retirement plans allows for spouses to earn an interest in your retirement accounts during the marriage. State law allows for family courts to divide these assets based upon a domestic relations order. (That usually becomes

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What is a living trust and should I have one in Texas?

Property Division Attorneys, Retirement Plan/401k/Pension

Known as either a “living trust” or a “revocable living trust”, a trust is a legal creation to simply passing assets from one generation to the next without having to rely on a will and probate courts, which can be more expensive, more complex and financially disadvantageous. While there are many kinds of trusts that

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Divorce attorney explains community property rules in Texas

2 Comments / Divorce Law, Property Division Attorneys

Texas is one of nine states in the nation that recognizes marital property as community property. Property owned in Texas by a married couple is either community property or separate property. Community property includes property owned jointly by both spouses. Separate property includes property owned by only one spouse. The law presumes all marital property is

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