Once a party establishes the elements of a common law marriage, spouses are married until they are legally divorced under Texas law.
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Social Security as a Division Factor in Divorce
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Posted in Community Property, Divorce
With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation and the increase in “gray divorces” that we are seeing in the Dallas, Texas area, I am more frequently being asked about the effect of social security benefits in divorces.…
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August 2014 Dallas Divorce News Newsletter
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Posted in Divorce, Divorce News
Michelle May O’Neil, a Dallas divorce attorney and Shareholder at Godwin Lewis PC, publishes a monthly newsletter. Here is the August 2014 edition.…
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The Effect of Divorce on Children
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Many parents going through a divorce in Texas are unaware of the impact the divorce has had on their own children.…
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The Many Hats of a Divorce Lawyer
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Posted in Attorney Client Relationship
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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Dallas Court of Appeals Holds Attorney’s Fees Must Be Segregated
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To recover attorney’s fees under Texas law, a party must segregate fees……
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How to Find the Best Lawyer for You
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Posted in Hiring A Lawyer
How do you go about finding the best lawyer to handle your divorce matter? Not just any lawyer, the best lawyer. It is certainly understandable that someone who suddenly needs a lawyer to end a marriage would want to find the best one around. It’s not only part of our competitive nature, but it’s also common sense.…
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Best Divorce Lawyers in Texas listed in Texas Monthly
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Michelle May O’Neil has been named one of the best divorce lawyers in Texas by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…
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Learning Lessons From A Tragedy
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Posted in GLBT Issues
Some of you may have heard about the tragic suicide death of Debie Hackett recently. Her family drama has been played out in the local media over the past few months regarding the litigation between Ms. Hackett and her former lesbian partner Ms. Ferris.…
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Hire the Right Attorney for Your Dallas Divorce
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Posted in Client Testimonials, Divorce
If you want things done right, do them right the first time, have Michelle May O’neil represent you.…
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