Divorce

The Pros and Cons of Filing for Divorce First

The Pros and Cons of Filing for Divorce First

Should I Consider Filing for Divorce First? If you’re thinking of filing for divorce, you may be wondering if filing for divorce first is in your best interest. As with anything, there may be pros and cons of filing first or waiting to be served with divorce papers....

Divorce Timeline: How Long Can It Take? How Much Will It Cost?

Divorce Timeline: How Long Can It Take? How Much Will It Cost?

If you’re thinking about getting divorced, there are many factors to consider, including how long does a divorce take. After all, this is a life-changing decision and one you don’t want to enter into lightly. Many people don’t realize that divorces aren’t always cut...

Be Kind: 5 Lessons from An Amicable Divorce

Be Kind: 5 Lessons from An Amicable Divorce

Separating from your spouse and making the decision to divorce can be difficult, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t move forward and achieve an amicable divorce. The truth is that no one wants the divorce process to be any more painful than it needs to be or last...

How to Divorce When Both Parties Are Amicable

How to Divorce When Both Parties Are Amicable

When you hear people talk about filing for divorce, you may think they all have to be contentious and amicable divorce in Texas isn’t possible. But, for many couples, divorce is not something that pits one spouse against the other in a fight over assets, property and...

Community Property vs. Sole Property in Texas

Community Property vs. Sole Property in Texas

When you’re thinking about getting a divorce, property can become a major issue, especially if you’re trying to determine community property vs. sole property in Texas.  Whether it’s a business, money, or other assets, it’s important to know what’s considered...

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Texas

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Texas

Sometimes a divorce in Texas will result in contractional alimony. This is a payment made by one spouse to the other during and after the divorce process. Here in Texas, these payments are often referred to as spousal maintenance or spousal support. We’ll dive into...

7 Tips to Help Kids Cope with A Divorce

7 Tips to Help Kids Cope with A Divorce

Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce The emotional distress surrounding a separation or divorce is already complicated enough for couples, but the added difficulty of explaining it to children makes the situation more stressful. You want to be honest, of course, but...

How Finances Affect Divorce Rates in America

How Finances Affect Divorce Rates in America

When you’re talking about divorce, there are many factors to consider, including how finances affect divorce rates. Money plays a big role in divorce, more than you may think. Consider these findings from a Ramsey Solutions study when it comes to finances and divorce:...

Divorce in Texas: A Brief Overview

To schedule a consultation with a lawyer at our Dallas, Fort Worth, Flower Mound, Lewisville, or Midland/Odessa offices, call us at (214) 513-0125 or (432) 335-9000. Board Certified Family Law Attorney, Christina Jimenez, explains the...