If you found this page, then you are probably going through a very difficult time and contemplating divorce from your spouse. This article is designed to provide some basic information that you should consider when making the most difficult decision of your life. Be Sure Before You File For Divorce Divorce is a big decision. […]
5 Tips Before You Divorce #WillisWednesday
In this video, Bryan provides 5 tips for things to do before you file for divorce.
What To Expect During Your Divorce Consultation
This article provides a brief overview of what you should expect during a consultation for your divorce case in Texas. Purpose The purpose of the consultation is for your attorney to learn about the history of your marriage and facts specific to your divorce. This allows the attorney to identify specific legal issues likely to […]
5 Urban Myths About Divorce
People usually talk to friends or coworkers about divorce before they come talk to an attorney. Invariably those friends and coworkers share stories or statements about the law that are not true. People also search Google for answers to questions about their divorce. Here is some free advice – do not believe everything that you […]
10 Financial Mistakes To Avoid In A Divorce
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preparing Yourself For Your Divorce
This article isn’t about the law. It isn’t about the divorce process. It isn’t about dividing your property or child custody. This article is about you and making sure that you are truly prepared when you make the decision to seek a divorce from your spouse. The Importance of Preparing Yourself Divorce is hard. Especially […]