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For many people, divorce is a long, drawn-out battle that requires numerous court appearances and culminates in an emotionally draining trial. But it doesn’t have to be. In Texas, it’s…

What if you file for divorce and then change your mind? Can you dismiss a divorce case in Texas?  Absolutely, as long as both spouses agree and the divorce hasn’t been…

When working couples divorce, they often assume each spouse gets to take their respective 401K accounts with them. This is not necessarily the case. Texas is a community property state…

If you are involved in a child custody or visitation case, don’t be surprised if you are asked – or ordered – to take a drug test. Drug testing in…

It is not uncommon in divorce or family law litigation for cases to stall or drag on. Sometimes it is intentional by one of the parties. Other times, there are…

Just this week, we received an email from someone wanting to know if she and her husband could share a divorce lawyer, as they are in “agreement about everything” and…

When couples with children divorce, major decisions must be made regarding custody and the issues that come with it, including child support, possession schedules, and education decisions. As you might…

Child support in Texas can be confusing and controversial on a typical day – so what happens when the unexpected happens? Like when a parent loses a job? Passes away…

Want to change your name or the name of your child? In this post, our family law attorneys explore the three most common types of name changes in Texas and…