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What Happens if my Ex-Spouse Refuses to Sign the Final Decree of Divorce Revisitedwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/may/what-happens-if-my-ex-spouse-refuses-to-sign-the.aspx
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 ...
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What if My Ex Will Not Sign the Final Decree in My Texas Divorce?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/december/what-if-my-ex-will-not-sign-the-final-decree-in-.aspx
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 ...
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final decree of divorce.www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/categories/final-decree-of-divorce-.aspx
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What all goes into a family law settlement?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/february/what-all-goes-into-a-family-law-settlement-.aspx
As soon as a Texas family law case begins, the first thing that every client wants to know is: How soon will this all be over. Everyone (including the attorney) is eager to get your case started and get it to a point where there will be a conclusion ...
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Temporary Orders can impact your divorce in ways that are more than just temporarywww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/january/temporary-orders-can-impact-your-divorce-in-ways.aspx
The middle portion of your divorce will be a time that you can spend with your spouse in negotiation for both temporary and final orders. Many people have a misconception about what divorce actually means. They will assume that a divorce, once filed, ...
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Preparing a Final Order in a divorce involving family violencewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/december/preparing-a-final-order-in-a-divorce-involving-f.aspx
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 ...
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The effect of a death after your divorce in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/august/the-effect-of-a-death-after-your-divorce-in-texa.aspx
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 ...
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Family Law Cases in Texas: Mediationwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/july/family-law-cases-in-texas-mediation.aspx
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 ...
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Family Law Cases in Texas: Temporary Orders and the Final Orders stage of a divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/july/family-law-cases-in-texas-temporary-orders-and-t.aspx
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 ...
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Roadmap of Basic Divorce Procedure in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/december/roadmap-of-basic-divorce-procedure-in-texas.aspx
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 ...
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Property Division Enforcementwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law/property-division-enforcement.aspx
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 ...
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Divorce Processwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/september/frequently-asked-questions-regarding-the-divorce.aspx
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. ...
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Interested in how to pull equity out of your family home after a divorce? Read this blog postwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/april/interested-in-how-to-pull-equity-out-of-your-fam.aspx
At the conclusion of yesterday’s blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan we discussed just how you and your spouse may be able to pull equity out of your house to satisfy the orders of your Final Decree of Divorce . Selling the house is the ...
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Completing the Divorce- Handling Retirement and Avoiding Last Minute Problemswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/august/completing-the-divorce-handling-retirement-and-a.aspx
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 ...
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Do I have to bring Evidence to a Default Judgment Hearing in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/june/do-i-have-to-bring-evidence-to-a-default-judgmen.aspx
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 ...
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Getting the Deed to Your House After a Texas Divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/october/getting-the-deed-to-your-house-after-a-texas-div.aspx
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 ...
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Frequently Asked Questions in Texas Divorce Caseswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/december/frequently-asked-questions-in-texas-divorce-case.aspx
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 ...
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Obtaining a copy of your Final Orderwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/may/obtaining-a-copy-of-your-final-order.aspx
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 ...
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How important is having an attorney for your divorce in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/november/how-important-is-having-an-attorney-for-your-div.aspx
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 ...
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Spring is here! Do you have questions about holiday possession after your Texas divorce?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/march/spring-is-here-do-you-have-questions-about-holid.aspx
For many people, Christmas and other winter holidays do not carry with them the same pleasant memories that they do for many of us. Unfortunately, the holidays can be a very difficult time for some families. This is especially true for families that ...
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Car questions regarding your Texas divorce? Ride over here for some answerswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/april/car-questions-regarding-your-texas-divorce-ride-.aspx
Americans, and Texans, in particular, love the open road and automobiles. Cars, trucks, etc.- it has a motor and four wheels, odds are we have driven one that has created memories for us. As Texans, we have no choice but to love or at least tolerate ...
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When can a parent be awarded less than a Standard Possession Order in a Texas divorce?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/june/when-can-a-parent-be-awarded-less-than-a-standar.aspx
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 ...
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Negotiating a divorce case: A how-to guide for Texas spouseswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/february/negotiating-a-divorce-case-a-how-to-guide-for-te.aspx
There are two ways that your divorce case will be resolved, assuming that the case is completed. The first is a trial will be held where a judge determines the outcome of your case on all subjects ranging from the custody of your children to a ...
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The right of first refusal in a Texas family law casewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/may/the-right-of-first-refusal-in-a-texas-family-law.aspx
In yesterday's blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan , we introduced the topic of the right of first refusal . You can look at that phrase a handful of times and you probably won't figure out what it means, so I figure I should just come right ...
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Credit Accounts and their effect on your divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/august/credit-accounts-and-their-effect-on-your-divorce.aspx
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 ...
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Can you file a motion for new trial in your divorce case after a default judgment was rendered against you?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/march/can-you-file-a-motion-for-new-trial-in-your-divo.aspx
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 ...
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Wrapping up a divorce in Texas means dealing with financial issueswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/february/wrapping-up-a-divorce-in-texas-means-dealing-wit.aspx
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 ...
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Harris County, Texas Family Law Court - 246TH Judicial District Local Ruleswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/september/harris-county-texas-family-law-court-246th-judic.aspx
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 ...
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Getting divorced in Texas when you cannot locate your spousewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/july/getting-divorced-in-texas-when-you-cannot-locate.aspx
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 ...
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Splitting retirement accounts in a Texas Divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/september/splitting-retirement-accounts-in-a-texas-divorce.aspx
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 ...
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Do you owe money on your mortgage with a spouse? How this is relevant in a Texas divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/april/do-you-owe-money-on-your-mortgage-with-a-spouse-.aspx
This is an issue that I think is relevant to most people going through divorces . I'd say the vast majority- 75% or greater- of people going through a divorce own home with their spouse. Even in today's world where it is more common to have your ...
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Car problems in a Texas divorce? Read this blog post to gain some peace of mindwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/april/car-problems-in-a-texas-divorce-read-this-blog-p.aspx
Are you concerned about how your vehicle will be handled in conjunction with your Texas divorce ? If you don't know quite how you and your spouse are going to sort out issues related to your vehicle then you have come to the right place. I've noticed ...
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Texas Family Law Courts: Temporary Orders in a Divorce casewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/march/texas-family-law-courts-temporary-orders-in-a-di.aspx
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 ...
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Final hearings in Texas Child Protective Services caseswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/march/final-hearings-in-texas-child-protective-service.aspx
From the date that your CPS case is filed, there is a one year limit on how long your case may last. This may seem like a long time to wait for a conclusion to your case when you first consider it. However, if you have been keeping up with our blog ...
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What is a Bill of Review and what impact can it have on a Texas family law case?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/february/what-is-a-bill-of-review-and-what-impact-can-it-.aspx
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 ...