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A Texas divorce case will typically lead both sides to assume the worst of their soon to be ex-partner. I wish there was another way to state this but the truth of the matter is that for most married couples that are divorcing are doing so due to a ...

Sometimes forward thinking clients or consults will ask about problems that may arise in the future. One question I have been asked a few times is “what if my spouse will not sign the divorce decree.” As with anything law related the answer often ...

In a perfect world, a final decree of divorce would only be used as a fallback measure for families after a divorce has been completed. You and your ex-spouse would be able to work together to settle issues on your own and to deviate from the orders ...

Different circumstances can arise if either you or your spouse were to pass away after your divorce has been finalized but the terms of that divorce decree : payments yet to be made to creditors, unpaid child support payments, unpaid spousal support ...

Before a trial and likely before a temporary orders hearing in a divorce , you and your spouse will either be ordered to attend or can choose to attend mediation. Mediation is an opportunity for you and your spouse to negotiate formally over the ...

I like to think of divorce cases as having two stages. You could argue that there are far more, but for the purposes of this blog post, I will stick with my general theory that there are two. The first is the Temporary Orders phase of a divorce. Once ...

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order ( QDRO ) is the key to your being able to turn a Divorce Decree which provides you the right to access a portion of your ex-spouse’s retirement benefits into actually getting the retirement savings. It is ...

The divorce process in Texas , can be rather daunting, particularly when there are children involved. Before your divorce case is filed, you need to know that there are two bodies of law involved in every court case: substantive law and procedural ...

If you are considering filing for divorce, it’s a given that you will have questions about the divorce process such as How do I file for divorce? Read on as we answer some of the of our most frequently asked questions regarding the divorce process. ...

In addition to the concerns that most people have that are going through a divorce, or contemplating the steps of a divorce in Texas, are procedural steps that must be met in order for the divorce to proceed. The spouse that files the divorce ...

Property Division Enforcement in Texas Let Our Houston Family Law Attorney Protect Your Rights & Enforce Your Divorce Decree Once a judge orders a final decree of divorce , you were either ordered to surrender specific assets to your ex-spouse or ...

As a Houston Divorce Lawyer on more than one occasion, I have had my clients think that once the Final Decree of Divorce is signed there is nothing left to do. In some cases, that may be the case. In other cases, involving certain types of property ...

The Texas divorce process can be a confusing, emotional, and stressful maze to navigate. It does not help that for many people they do not know what to expect and there is a lot of false information available. This blog article is intended to help ...

You’ve just made it through your family law case and are not trying to figure out what you need to do next. Whether it was a divorce , child custody , enforcement or modification case you are surely happy that the case is done and over with. Whether ...

Many people file for divorce in Texas without the assistance of an attorney. The internet is an amazing thing- if you search long enough you can find all the necessary documents online that you’ll actually need to get a divorce in Texas. There is no ...

The Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the, well, standard for possession for parents in Texas family law cases who are not designated as the person to determine the primary residence for their child. If you have been awarded visitation rights in a ...

Most people going through a divorce in Texas know that the laws our of state regarding community property will play a role in their case. If you can count yourself among those that possess this knowledge, you should also be aware that it is not only ...

In the State of Texas, after you have been served formally with a divorce petition as filed by your spouse, you have until 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday that occurs after the expiration of twenty days to file your response to the lawsuit. If this ...

A final decree of divorce in Texas will typically have two main sections: one dealing with your children (if you and your spouse have any together) and then another on financial issues. Issues like where and how to exchange personal property after ...

As a Houston, Texas divorce and family law attorney I have had the opportunity to help clients through divorce and family law cases. In order to do this, it is important to not only be aware of Texas Family Law but also familiar with the local rules ...

Once your divorce has been filed and notice of the divorce has been served upon your spouse he or she will need to file an Answer to your Divorce Petition. This Answer is due approximately twenty days from the day he or she is served with notice of ...

In some marriages, the problem is that the husband and wife cannot get out of each other’s hair. In other marriages, the issue is the exact opposite- one spouse has left the marital home and cannot be located. It can be difficult to try and figure ...

If you’re considering a divorce from your spouse or have just begun the process then the end of your divorce may seem like a distant dream. While it’s true that a divorce doesn’t finish overnight it is by the same token untrue that your divorce will ...

If you were involved in a civil case in Texas and are not happy with the result, you have options to seek a new trial. The most widely known option is to file a motion for new trial. In the event that you had a default judgment rendered against you ...

We have discussed in previous blog posts the importance of you and your ex-spouse exchanging information relating to the medical care and well-being of your child. This is especially true if your child has to receive ongoing medical attention for any ...

Many people are scared to use a lawyer in a divorce because they think their situation is too simple or easy to justify paying for a divorce lawyer to provide help and guidance. The same people think that in order to keep things “amicable” or as long ...

In yesterday's blog post from the attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan , we introduced the topic of how to speak and act inside the courthouse . It is not a sure thing that you will be attending a hearing in your divorce case. Most courts ...

When you and your spouse got divorced you likely set forth in your final decree of divorce the requirement that you and he split 50/50 any uninsured costs related to medical expenses. That sounds all good and well in theory, but in practice it can be ...

While not every divorce can be done in sixty, seventy or eighty days, some can. For this to be possible you and your spouse will need to understand how this can be done and if your circumstances will allow for this to occur. If you have not done so ...

The entire premise of yesterday’s blog post from the attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan was that we wanted to provide you with advice and perspective regarding military divorces that was actually specific. We know that there is only so much ...

In yesterday's blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan , we spent some time discussing the ins and outs of conservatorship . For the most part, parents are awarded joint managing conservatorships over their children after a divorce . This allows ...

The most common word that I will hear associated with the main goal of a divorce from a potential client is “fair.” Most people want the outcome of their case to be a fair one. Not one sided, not so over the top as to favor him or her to complete ...

Spousal maintenance , also known as alimony, is treated similarly to child support in Texas. If you are ordered to pay spousal maintenance to your spouse after your divorce is finalized and you do not do so then a judge can hold you in contempt of ...

In yesterday’s blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC we have discussed what you can do if you find yourself on the receiving end of a family lawsuit of any kind. Whether it is a divorce or child custody case you need to know what to do, ...