Divorce is hard. You have a lot of emotion. You must make hard decisions quickly. At other times you feel like progress is slow and you are happy to do anything. This leads to situations that are ripe for poor decision making. Some of those decisions may have a big impact on your financial wellbeing […]
Do I Have To Go To Court For My Divorce?
*** NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many court changed their procedures. Most hearings in Texas courts now occur online via Zoom. *** Whether or not a court requires you to appear in person at any point during your divorce depends on two things. First, if you file the petition for divorce, then you […]
What Are Grounds For A Fault Divorce In Texas?
Texas is a no-fault divorce state which means that a court may grant a divorce without fault by either spouse. Indeed, courts grant most divorces in Texas on no-fault grounds. However, in appropriate cases, a spouse seeks divorce based on the other spouse’s fault in causing the breakup of the marriage. Fault Divorce Grounds There […]
An Outline of the Divorce Process in Texas
While the facts and issues are different in every divorce, the process of getting a divorce in Texas is similar in most every case. This article provides an overview of the divorce process from filing a Petition for Divorce through to a Final Decree of Divorce. This article does not address those things that you […]
Who Will Divide Our Property in a Texas Divorce?
Most Texas divorce cases will end with an agreement reached between the parties. In these cases, the parties decide how and when property will be divided between the spouses. If the parties reach an agreement on property division, then that agreement will be reduced to writing in the form of an Agreed Final Decree of […]
Does No Fault Divorce Bar an Unequal Property Division in Texas?
The short answer is no – asking for a no fault divorce does not prevent a spouse from also seeking a disproportionate share of the marital estate as I explain in more detail below. Texas is a No Fault Divorce State Texas is a no fault divorce state which means that you do not have […]
Divorce Concerns For High Net Worth Couples
When a couple with a high net worth files for divorce in Texas a number of unique issues and concerns often arise. This articles highlights some of the issues and concerns that frequently arise in a divorce involving high net worth couples. Existence of Martial Property Agreements A divorce involving a high net worth couple […]
How Do I Keep My Spouse Out Of The House During Our Divorce?
One of the biggest initial concerns when you file for divorce is how to keep your spouse out of the house until the divorce is final. There are a lot of good reasons to be concerned about this. At best, living in the same house with your spouse while you are getting divorced could lead […]
Can (and Should) I Change My Name as Part of My Divorce?
The short answer is yes – if you wish to reclaim your maiden name or a name from a prior marriage then you should do it as part of your divorce. Texas law provides that: In a decree of divorce or annulment, the court shall change the name of a party specifically requesting the change […]
Getting Organized For Your Divorce
I recently wrote an article discussing How to Prepare Yourself For Divorce that focused on preparing yourself mentally and physically for the divorce. This article discusses how to get organized for your divorce so that you have the best outcome possible. The Importance of Getting Organized Any lawyer will tell you that an organized client […]