When representing a person going through a divorce, sometimes you have to be the bearer of bad news and sometimes you have to give your client a reality check.
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Writs of Habeas Corpus: Get Out of Jail Cards in the Courts of Appeals
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As part of our appellate practice, clients often come to us asking what they can do after they suffer an unfavorable ruling in the trial court.
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Most Expensive Cities for a Divorce: Dallas Ranks #9
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On the list of most expensive cities for divorces, Dallas ranks #9…
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The Many Hats of a Divorce Lawyer
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As a divorce lawyer in Dallas for 20+ years, I’ve learned that divorce lawyers wear many hats when working for their clients.
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We Love Happy Clients
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Your representation was beyond my expectation. I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Texas divorce FAQ: Why do I have to pay for a lawyer when I don’t want the divorce?
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If you want your interests to be protected, you will need to consult an attorney…
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Attorney’s Fees – Who Gets Them and When: Part 2
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The truth is that in Texas (a community property state) both parties to a divorce are likely getting their fees from the community estate.
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Texas divorce FAQ: My attorney is attractive – can I date him/her?
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Such a relationship will compromise the objectivity of the attorney’s advice…
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Texas divorce FAQ: I have some cash that I don’t want to tell my spouse about. Can my lawyer help me hide it?
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You and your lawyer have an ethical responsibility to be honest, truthful, and fully disclose issues related to the case.
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Texas divorce FAQ: My spouse had a great lawyer the last time we separated, then we reconciled. Can I hire him/her next time?
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Once an attorney has a relationship with one party to a lawsuit……
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