Despite the growing number of divorces, divorce law is just as complex as it has been for years, and attempting to file for divorce without the help of a legal professional isn’t advisable. In fact, when a divorcing party chooses to represent themselves in a divorce, it’s not uncommon for serious errors to be made. […]
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60,000 Children Affected by Divorce | Dallas Julie Johnson
The number of people who file for divorce is growing every year. In turn, the number of children affected by divorce is growing as well. In 2012 alone, there were more than 60,000 children affected by divorce in the state of Texas. Divorce and Children: The Numbers The majority of divorces in Texas in 2012 […]
How is child custody for same-sex couples determined in Dallas?
Any child custody case can be complicated, especially if there is a dispute about the issues. But if the parents are both of the same sex, the case can be even trickier. In many of these cases, only one of the partners is the child’s legal parent. But non-legal parents may have grounds to fight […]
Who gets the house in a divorce? Options for Dividing the House in a Dallas Divorce
When it comes to the division of the family assets during the divorce, the marital home presents major challenges. “Who gets the house in a divorce?” is a common concern. Not only is the house one of the more financially valuable assets at stake, the home is also carries the highest emotional value for a […]
Do I still pay alimony after remarriage?
You still pay alimony after remarriage is you pay in a lump sum or are past due. Alimony, or spousal support, in the state of Texas is provided to an ex-spouse if that person is incapable of supporting himself or herself. Alimony payments are also designed to ensure that the spouse continues to maintain the […]
Divorce Support Groups in Dallas
No matter how amicable your divorce, you are likely to find this one of the most stressful and confusing times of your life. You may find comfort in the fact that everybody else who is getting divorced is experiencing the same feelings as you. That means getting together with other people who are currently going […]
Dividing assets in a divorce in Dallas? Avoid financial disaster!
There were more than 171,000 marriages in the Texas in 2010, according to the state Department of Health Services report of 2014. The number of divorces in 2010 in the State of Texas was more than 82,000. With those odds, could a divorce be in your future? What are key concerns regarding dividing assets in […]
Common Child Visitation Restrictions Dallas Parents May Face
In Texas, family law labels parents as managing conservators or possessory conservators (or in some cases a parent may not have conservatorship over a child). A managing conservator has access, possession, and decision-making rights about the child. A possessory conservator has only the right to possession. Even if both parents are managing conservators, the child […]
Can I take my child on vacation if I only have visitation rights in Dallas?
Noncustodial parents (either a possessory conservator or a non-primary managing conservator in Texas law lingo) have rights to visitation during certain school breaks and vacations. During these periods of possession, the parent may take the child on a vacation, though the child custody order may contain certain child visitation restrictions. Be sure to review your […]
Updating Insurance after a Divorce in Dallas
You have a lot going on if you’re going through a divorce. You have the actual legal process, as well as several ancillary tasks you need to complete. This can range from moving to a new home (depending on how property division goes) to changing your name. Among the important tasks that some people overlook […]
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