People think of a divorce as an event – the end of the marriage, division of assets, orders to pay alimony, allocation of debts, etc. In fact, a divorce is a process. From beginning to end, the typical divorce case will be pending for several months &, in extreme...
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Key mediation points to consider
In many jurisdictions, the courts will not set a case for trial unless the parties have participated in mediation, and the settlement efforts have been unsuccessful. The reason for the requirement is simple. The odds are very good that negotiations conducted by a...
What to know about your child’s safety online
It is a fact that the internet is a scary place. Some of the online inhabitants are nasty creatures - predators, peddlers of pornography and other varieties of bad actors. On the other hand, the internet is also a marvelous, mind-expanding environment offering...
What to think about negotiation
Here are some facts about mediation. Before calling a lawyer about a divorce, most people have tried to negotiate with their spouse. Sometimes that works, and sometimes it is a miserable failure. If the discussions break down, the intensity of the conflict escalates....
Is mediation binding? How can you make decisions final?
Mediation can be an excellent tool to help you handle your divorce concerns. One thing you should know about it, though, is that it is not binding. Since mediation is non-binding, that means that nothing you do in a mediation session will be final until you and the...
What about the house?
“What about the house?” That question is always near the top of a client’s list of worries. In general terms, the alternatives for dealing with the marital residence (“House”) in a divorce case are: Sell it and split the proceeds, Award it to one of the parties,...
To mediate or not to mediate – That is the question
Here are some basic facts about mediation. Every marital relationship is unique; therefore, every divorce case involves unique issues. Every parent-child relationship is unique; therefore, the issues are different in every custody case. The Texas Family Code includes...
3 ways to turn a contested divorce into an uncontested one
When one person files for divorce, they submit tentative instructions for property division, child custody, spousal maintenance (alimony) and child support. The other spouse must then review and respond to those suggestions. When one spouse agrees with the terms their...
Addressing common concerns about “special needs kids” and divorce
In this blog, we will explore two common questions about "special needs kids" and divorce. When you hear the term "special needs kids," you may ask yourself, "What does that really mean?" The answer to this is that, in general, all children are "special," and they all...
How to explain divorce to a child with special needs
A child with special needs can benefit from the support of both parents. Your child has the ability to understand what’s happening around them, even though they need more support than other kids may. As a result, it can be impactful talk to them about your divorce and...