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The following are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Uncontested and No-Fault Divorce in Texas . The answers are general and designed to help you better understand how Texas handles Uncontested and No-Fault Divorce. The law ...

Potential clients who come to see us who have been served with divorce paperwork often ask us “what is “insupportabilty?” Insupportability Under the Texas Family Code The Texas Family Code section 6.001 says, “On the petition of either party to a ...

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. ...

Before making a decision on proceeding with a Texas divorce, it is a good idea to take time to understand the basic process and the key issues that must be addressed. For most people, divorce is new and uncharted territory. For many people it can be ...

An uncontested divorce in Texas is a no-fault divorce and allows a lower conflict way of getting divorced for you and your spouse. Is an uncontested divorce right for you? If you are one of the thousands of people seeking a cost-effective, amicable ...

When you file divorce paperwork in Texas, the key document that you will complete is called the “Original Petition for Divorce.” In it, you will list biographical information about your family and asset information about your marriage. You will also ...

When a person walks into the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC and seeks a consultation with one of our attorneys to discuss a divorce, the person will invariably get into the grievances that they have against their spouse. From: Infidelity to ignoring ...

This year I have had several consults in which the wives I have met with have brought up how their husbands are not the father of one of their children. In many of these consults, the women were surprised to learn that this would somehow complicate ...

In a recent blog post, the attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC discussed with you what a No Fault divorce is in Texas as opposed to a Divorce based on “Fault” grounds . To sum it up quickly for those who missed that post (and we do ...

What is adultery in Texas? Under Texas Family Code section 6.003 adultery is a legal term in Texas that means the voluntary sexual intercourse of a married person with one not the spouse. Burden of Proof “Adultery can be stablished by either: Direct ...

You’ve moved out, gotten your own place, and you have started to think about moving on with your life. You have started to notice other people when you go out and think it would be nice to finally spend time with, someone who appreciates being with ...

Recently I had a consult with a man who had going through a divorce in which his wife has accused him of committing adultery. During the consult, he informed me that yes during the marriage he did have sex with some individuals other than his wife. ...

The majority of divorces that occur in Texas each year are what is known as “ No Fault ” Divorces . This means that the parties simply could no longer get along in the marriage and say no chance at reconciliation or getting back together. As a ...

Unless you and your spouse have resolved all issues in a divorce, your divorce will more than likely be considered "contested". This doesn't mean that there is going to be a full-on assault to you, your sensibilities and your bank account, but that ...

Waking up one morning and filing for divorce from your spouse without first understanding the process and steps involved is probably not a great idea. This is true even if you’ve hired an attorney to represent you and your interests. Divorces in ...

I’m sure if you wanted, you could go online and search through 1,000 proverbs about beginning a process and you’ll find a few that mention that perhaps the most difficult step in that process is the first. Getting the “oomph” you need to take that ...

Probably the most common family law case in Texas is the divorce . It’s likely that you know a handful of people in your own life who have been divorced and you yourself may be one of those people. Divorces come in many shapes and sizes depending on ...

The next step after hiring a divorce lawyer, is to initiate a divorce in Texas by filing for divorce . A Texas divorce filings often includes the following two documents: An Original Petition for Divorce is always filed and Sometimes a Temporary ...

When I meet with potential new clients many of them come to me with preconceived ideas on how property is divided in a Texas Divorce . There are many myths floating around on how property is divided this article discusses some of those myths. Divorce ...

Some cultures and religions continue to honor the ancient tradition of the dower, and this can become an issue in dividing assets in a Texas divorce . The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC has represented clients going through divorces throughout ...

As a Houston, Texas divorce lawyer many of I get to hear about adultery frequently as topic from our clients. This despite Texas being a no fault divorce state which means if a spouse wants a divorce , the other spouse is not required to have ...

It is a sad but frequent occurrence for clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC that they have become aware that their spouse is having an affair. For most people this is the highest form of betrayal and something deeply offensive to their ...

This week I have written blogs on attacking the enforceability of prenuptial Agreements and on postnuptial agreements . As promised in those blogs I am going to discuss whether or not a non-moneyed fiancé should sign a premarital or prenuptial ...

In an earlier blog post I discussed attacking the enforceability of a Prenuptial Agreement . In this blog article I will discuss Postnuptial Agreements and whether the formalities for a postnuptial agreement different then the formalities for a ...

Infidelity in a marital relationship is one of the most fatal wrongs that one spouse can commit against the other. It is a betrayal of not only the trust between the two partners but of the bonds that tie the family unit- parents and ...

The attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC help clients across southeast Texas with divorces that do not involve going to court or multiple year disputes over property. These types of divorces are known as uncontested divorces- situations ...

Television and movies paint a picture of all divorces being full of acrimony and strife. Husbands and wives battle it out to determine who gets the kids, the house and the pride of knowing they got one final "win" over their soon to be ex-spouse. To ...

There are the six things you must do before you act on any thoughts you have about divorce . These steps are specific to Texas divorce but can be applied to divorce in many states. It’s important to be certain you have done the things you need to ...

In terms of physical property, there is no more important investment that you can make than buying a home. You need to consider the actual dollars spent on purchasing the home and furnishing the inside and outside of it. Another powerful ...

While I don’t have any statistics on the subject to provide you all with, my gut feeling is that infidelity among spouses is more prevalent today than even ten years ago. Maybe this is a result of people losing touch with religion (a trend that can ...

Say that you and/or your spouse have resided in Texas for the past six months (sufficient for the state to have jurisdiction over your divorce) and you have filed for divorce here. However, your child has been living with a relative in another state ...

When you hear the words “emotional” and “abuse” what comes to mind? I’m willing to bet that if you were being completely honest the image of a raised eyebrow may have appeared in your mind’s eye signifying that you may be a little skeptical of the ...

It is required under the Texas Family Code that a spouse be notified when a family law case has been opened. This means they must be informed that you the Petitioner have asked the Court to do something that might affect the Respondent's (other ...