It is important to obtain a copy of your child’s/children’s school calendar, so that you can determine when they will be released from school for the holidays.
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November 2012
What Can You Do After A Default Judgment Is Entered Against You?
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A “default judgment” is a order entered when one side does not appear at trial or file an answer.
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Texas divorce FAQ: When can I date?
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In Texas, parties are considered married until the divorce is granted;…
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Pay Special Attention When Structuring Your Thanksgiving Periods of Possession in Texas
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If you have children and are going through a divorce in Texas, it is important to pay close attention to the possession schedule you agree to in your final decree.
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Frequently Asked Question: What do I do if I am supposed to have possession of my child, but the other parent has stated that they are not going to surrender the child?
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If you show up at the time and place designated in the order and you are denied possession of the child, it would be helpful to document your attempt to obtain possession of your child.
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Property Division in Dallas, TX – Dividing Assets for Unmarried Clients: Suits of Partition
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While the Texas Family Code provides the frame work for dividing property in a divorce, it is silent when it comes to dividing joint assets of unmarried people.
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Texas divorce FAQ: Who will pay my legal fees?
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If one spouse doesn’t have access to community assets to pay legal fees,…
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Are My Earnings My Own Once I File For Divorce in Dallas, Texas
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The Standing Order is in effect on all parties who file for divorce in Dallas, Texas.
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Can I pay my child support directly to the other parent instead of making payments through the State?
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Most Texas divorce decrees and custody orders contain very specific language prohibiting these kinds of payments.
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Is Your Divorce Decree Also A Contract?
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These are valid ways to deal with post-divorce problems.
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