Is an Uncontested Divorce Always the Best Option in Texas?
Without a doubt, uncontested divorce has many benefits, from reduced expenses to greater control over the settlement results. I have successfully guided a great many clients through the process of negotiating all the settlement issues in uncontested divorce. However, certain situations absolutely require a contested divorce in court to ensure my client receives fair treatment…. Read More »
Texas Fault and No-Fault Grounds for Divorce
To obtain a divorce in Texas, the parties must meet a number of requirements such as residency of six months by one party in the state, and 90 days in the county where the divorce is filed. The parties must follow the proper procedural path and must file all papers in a timely fashion. One… Read More »
How Does Annulment Work in Texas?
While divorce is the most common way of ending a marriage, annulment may be another option. Courts grant annulments under the following conditions: Underage. A party is between the ages of 16 and 18 and married without parental or guardian consent. Parents, managing conservators or guardians can request an annulment. Discretionary annulment for underage person…. Read More »