Divorce is hard and filing first has big implications. Some people think it’s the smart move but there are potential disadvantages of filing for divorce first. Knowing these will help you make a better choice for your Texas divorce. Filing for Divorce First: Key Milestones in Texas … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

As a family law attorney here in Texas, I’ve seen many clients think they are going to have a smooth, uncontested divorce. Then as soon as serious discussions about who gets the house and custody of the kids get underway, they soon realize they might be headed for a contested divorce. When they … [Read more...]