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Which court is the right court?

By Michelle O'Neil on April 22, 2014

In a county versus county venue dispute, Husband filed in County A in Texas and, one month later, Wife filed in County B in Texas. When cases involving the same subject matter are filed in different counties, the first filed suit has dominant jurisdiction.
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After the divorce, what else do I need to take care of?

By Michelle O'Neil on April 8, 2014

Posted in Divorce

Here is the list of action items that a divorced party may still need to address once the decree is entered. Ms. Gammill points out that a person doesn’t need to face this list alone. He or she can employ professionals to accomplish many of these tasks.
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We didn’t get a prenup before we got married. Is it too late to get one now?

By Michelle O'Neil on March 4, 2014

Posted in Premarital and Postmarital Agreements

Once you are married, it is too late to get a premarital agreement in Texas. However, you and your spouse can enter into a post-marital agreement.
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Abraham Lincoln was a Divorce Lawyer

By Michelle O'Neil on January 8, 2013

Posted in Dallas County Divorce

One report shows that between 1837 and 1861, Lincoln’s law practice handled 131 divorce cases across 17 Illinois state courts.
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New Year’s Resolution: Get a Divorce

By Michelle O'Neil on December 31, 2012

Posted in Dallas County Divorce

Another benefit to waiting until after the holidays to file for divorce is that the wait provides time to plan.
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