Dallas Family Law Blog
Spousal cooperation, stress reduction and divorce
When people think about the process of getting divorced, they may have images of stress, frustration and depression come to mind, especially if children are involved or there is a significant amount of money at stake. With that being said, divorce does not always have...
read moreHow can I prepare for mediation?
One of your options when seeking a divorce in Texas is to use an alternative dispute resolution. Mediation is a popular option. It allows you and your spouse to work together to iron out the details of your divorce agreement without much intervention from the court....
read more3 popular options for child visitation
During your marriage, you likely were able to see your kids every day of the week. Following a divorce, though, you must adjust to a new reality where your children live primarily with either you or your ex-spouse. You are not alone. According to the Pew Research...
read moreHow parents can help children process divorce
Dissolving a marriage in Texas is often made much more complicated with the involvement of children. Parents may have trouble sorting out their emotions, trouble made double when it comes to helping their children make sense of what is going on and why. Parents.com...
read moreHow is property divided during a divorce in Texas?
Every state has its own laws regarding how your property will be divided during a divorce. The general rule in Texas is that the court will divide property in a way that it deems to be just and right. The exact particulars of how the court reaches this decision are...
read moreWhat are some tips to make mediation go more smoothly?
Mediation can be a great way to solve family law issues in Texas, but it does require everyone working together. If one person is not willing to come together, then the whole process can fall apart. The sad thing is that mediation is quite beneficial and has a lot of...
read moreTexas law requirements for prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common. According to the New York Times, more millennials are requesting premarital contracts in recent years. Couples in Texas who are considering prenuptial agreements must create them according to the relevant laws. Texas...
read moreShared parenting is the latest trend in child custody cases
At the center of many Texas divorces is the issue of who will get primary physical custody. Traditionally, family courts grant mothers sole custody based in large part on the belief that mothers are natural caregivers. In recent years, this gender role assumption has...
read moreHow can I make buying out a spouse more amicable?
Some Texas couples enter into a partnership twice, a personal one at the altar and a professional one with a business contract. But should they decide to divorce, some couples find they have to break up their business along with their marriage. Some couples sell off...
read moreHow mediation makes amicable divorce possible
When a marriage ends, you and your spouse may feel a range of emotions, such as anger, sadness, grief and regret. After these initial painful feelings subside, however, you can see the value in an amicable divorce without a protracted court battle. With an alternative...
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