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What About Reconciliation?
The purpose of divorce is to dissolve the legal relationship between a married couple. The dissolution of a legal relationship transforms, but does not end, the personal relationship between two people. Sometimes during the process of divorce, couples make an attempt to reconcile. At our initial consultation, I often ask a client if there is… Read More »
Three Steps Toward Financial Health During Divorce
The best time to protect your financial health during divorce is before you file. If you do not have that luxury, there are steps you can take to ensure financial stability as you move through and out of the Texas divorce process. As with many issues in divorce, being responsive is more useful than being… Read More »
Texas Protective Orders: What You Need to Know
If you are considering a protective order, there are steps you should take immediately, including the following: Make a plan: If you have been hurt, or fear being hurt, by an intimate partner, you must have a plan of escape. If a batterer suspects that you are making plans to leave, the violence can worsen…. Read More »
What Does Family Violence Look Like?
In 2012, the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) provided shelter for more than 11,000 adults and 14,000 children. In 2011, there were 17,983 incidents of family violence, 102 of which ended in death. Knowing when you need a protective order is critical to your well-being and your health, and the safety of your children…. Read More »
What Happens When You Want Out — But Your Spouse Does Not?
Only slightly less common than marriage itself, divorce provides the means to put your life back in order and move forward — alone. But what if your spouse does not share your view? Popping the question is much easier than ending the marriage that results. In many cases, the feeling is mutual, and both parties… Read More »
Alienation: The Low Road to High Conflict
In many divorce cases, claims of alienation are quick to surface when one party feels mistreated, either by the other party or by children of the marriage that is ending. In some cases, it is an empty attempt to gain the upper hand in a custody conflict; in other cases, evidence exists to support the… Read More »
Technology: A Good Idea Except When It Is Not
In a divorce involving children, it generally takes time for even amicable couples to make co-parenting communication work. In this day of smartphones and parenting software, technology is frequently touted as the next best thing for keeping parents and their children moving forward during and after divorce. But is technology the solution to high conflict… Read More »
Ongoing Drama for Baby Veronica
In a case sure to be studied from many angles for years, the contested custody battle over the little girl known as Baby Veronica” took a criminal turn in early August when a felony warrant for custodial interference was issued for Dusten Brown, Baby Veronica’s biological father. I recently discussed the U.S. Supreme Court decision… Read More »
How Often Should You Review Your Estate Plan?
If you have an estate plan, you are thinking ahead and doing your best to preserve assets and help loved ones after you are gone. Despite that good work, an estate plan is a work in progress and needs attention from time to time. A well-crafted estate plan can help you avoid probate, keep your… Read More »
Second Marriage? Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Regardless of your age, your chances of remarriage are good. After a first marriage, most people understand the realities of assets and liabilities and how they are split during a divorce. Assets developed and held after a first marriage are important to protect during a second marriage. There are compelling reasons to think about a… Read More »