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How Divorce Impacts Your Estate Plan in Texas

Published: January 31, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio — Bar #24053059
Updated: June 24, 2025  •  Reading Time: 13 min read

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Divorce impacts many areas of your life, including your estate plan. It’s a tough and confusing process, especially when it comes to estate planning documents. Many people think once their marriage is over, their estate plan will automatically update. But divorce affects wills, revocable living … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce, Estate Planning

Contested vs Uncontested Divorce in Texas: The Complete Guide

Published: January 30, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio - — Bar #24053059
Updated: July 16, 2025  •  Reading Time: 19 min read

contested versus uncontested divorce

As an experienced family law attorney here in Texas, I’ve seen divorces start off uncontested and end up hotly contested, and others begin fiercely contested only to end up settling in an uncontested manner. So I like my clients to understand the pros and cons of both a contested vs uncontested … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law

Why Is Divorce So Expensive? Key Factors Explained

Published: January 29, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio — Bar #24053059
Updated: July 2, 2025  •  Reading Time: 12 min read

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Divorce is expensive and for many in Texas it’s true. Why is divorce so expensive? It’s a complex web of legal, financial and emotional factors that can quickly add up. From attorney fees and dividing assets to the emotional toll, it can be overwhelming especially if you’re not prepared for … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law

How to Get Spousal Support in Texas: What to Know and Who Qualifies

Published: January 28, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio — Bar #24053059
Updated: July 11, 2025  •  Reading Time: 11 min read

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Divorce can be messy. Many people wonder how to get spousal support in Texas from their ex. Post-divorce spousal maintenance (also known as spousal support) is for spouses who can’t earn enough after a divorce. A good lawyer can give you legal advice and tell you what your rights and obligations are … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce, Spousal Support Tagged: Divorce, Spousal Support

Divorce Consultation Checklist: Be Prepared

Published: January 27, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio — Bar #24053059
Updated: March 5, 2025  •  Reading Time: 13 min read

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Get ready for your divorce consultation by using a divorce consultation checklist. This will ensure you bring the right documents and information to your first meeting with an attorney. It will guide you through the steps to get organized and make the most of your consultation. Likewise, take some … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law

How Long After Divorce Papers Are Signed Is It Final

Published: January 26, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio - — Bar #24053059
Updated: March 6, 2025  •  Reading Time: 9 min read

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As a family law attorney here in Texas, patience is something I have to repeatedly preach to my clients. This is especially true with regard to completing a divorce. Clients like Russ think that as soon as they sign the final papers, they are legally divorced, and they’ll be finished with it … [Read more...]

Categories: Divorce Tagged: Divorce, Divorce Law

What Does Custodial Parent Mean in Texas?

Published: January 25, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio — Bar #24053059
Updated: March 6, 2025  •  Reading Time: 11 min read

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If you are going through a divorce or separation with children you have many questions about custody and parental responsibilities. Knowing what a custodial parent means is key to anyone involved in child custody in Texas. This guide explains the legal terms, rights and responsibilities of being a … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Divorce & Your Children

What to Do if Facing an Ally Bank Lawsuit in Texas

Published: January 24, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio - — Bar #24053059
Updated: June 12, 2025  •  Reading Time: 6 min read

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Are you being sued by Ally Bank for debt collection in Texas? Whether you recognize the debt or not, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed by a lawsuit. However, you have legal options available to you to protect yourself from a default judgment and resolve the lawsuit in a favorable way. … [Read more...]

Categories: Credit Card Lawsuit and Debt Tagged: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, lawsuit

Do You Have to Let CPS in Your House?

Published: January 23, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio — Bar #24053059
Updated: June 24, 2025  •  Reading Time: 14 min read

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When Child Protective Services (CPS) shows up at your door, you might wonder: do you have to let CPS in your house? The initial investigation is a crucial phase where CPS assesses the situation to determine the next steps. The short answer is no, you are not legally required to let them in without a … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Child Support Tag, Divorce & Your Children

Can You Lose Custody for Not Co-Parenting?

Published: January 22, 2025
Author: Christopher Migliaccio — Bar #24053059
Updated: June 23, 2025  •  Reading Time: 11 min read

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Divorce or separation is tough, and figuring out custody is even tougher. Co-parenting after a split is vital for your kids, but it’s hard. Many parents wonder, can you lose custody for not co parenting? The answer is yes. Courts put a child’s best interests first and a parent’s ability to have a … [Read more...]

Categories: Child Custody Tagged: Child Custody Tag, Divorce & Your Children

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Christopher Migliaccio is an attorney and a Co-Founding Partner of the law firm of Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P. Chris is a native of New Jersey and landed in Texas after graduating from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan. Chris has experience with personal bankruptcy, estate planning, family law, divorce, child custody, debt relief lawsuits, and personal injury. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Chris by clicking here.

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