Category: Divorce

Legal Rights and Property Division in a Second Marriage in Texas Divorce is never easy, especially when you’re dealing with a husband who’s been married before. If you’re navigating this in Texas, it’s crucial to understand how property division works—especially with the added complexities of a second marriage. Texas law can be both a help…(Continue Reading)

Co-Parenting After a 2nd Divorce: Navigating the Journey with Strength and Grace Going through one divorce is tough enough, but when you’re facing a second one, it can feel overwhelming—especially when children and multiple families are involved. But don’t worry; you’re not alone and can make it through this. Co-parenting after a second divorce comes…(Continue Reading)

Navigating a second divorce can be more complex than the first, especially when children, property, or prenuptial agreements from a previous marriage are involved. In Texas, the divorce process follows the principles of community property law, and unique challenges arise in second marriages due to pre-existing legal agreements, ongoing child support, or domestic violence concerns.…(Continue Reading)

Divorce is a significant life event that can be fraught with emotions and complications. However, not all divorces have to be contentious battles in court. In Austin, Texas, many couples opt for an uncontested divorce, a path that can offer a more amicable and swift resolution to the dissolution of a marriage. Understanding what an…(Continue Reading)

Divorce is a significant life event that carries not only emotional weight but also substantial financial implications. In Austin, as in other cities, the cost of getting a divorce can vary widely, influenced by a myriad of factors such as the complexity of the case, whether it is contested or uncontested, and the rates of…(Continue Reading)

Spouses who want an affordable and less stressful divorce often choose an uncontested divorce. This kind of divorce takes a shorter time to finalize and is more seamless compared to other types of divorce. Issues such as child custody can be resolved successfully in an uncontested divorce. Can You File An Uncontested Divorce With A…(Continue Reading)

Knowing the different types of divorce that exist can help you choose the type that best suits your situation. Factors such as cost and how much your interests will be protected are just a few of the things that can determine what to choose. The basic types of divorce include: Litigated divorce Arbitrated divorce Mediated…(Continue Reading)

Many people are confused about the “no-fault” divorce law that Texas adopted years ago. The no-fault law does not mean that you cannot file a fault-based divorce. The no-fault law simply means that people can get a divorce when they want a divorce without having to provide a reason.  Talk to an experienced divorce lawyer…(Continue Reading)

Divorce is a complex and stressful process. The process begins when you or your spouse files a divorce petition. The spouse filing for divorce is called the petitioner and the other spouse is the respondent. After the petitioner has filed for divorce the respondent receives legal notice of the divorce petitions. The notice makes the…(Continue Reading)

Divorce laws vary from state to state. Texas has a fault and no-fault-based “grounds” for divorce while other states only have no-fault-based grounds. Having a fault-based ground for divorce just means having a reason for filing for divorce.  In Texas, fault-based grounds include criminality, adultery, abandonment, and cruelty. Most Texans prefer the no-fault-based ground for…(Continue Reading)