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Well, a portion of them, anyway. Typically, the husband (who has a job, usually) comes into the office, having been served a complaint about divorce and a summons. Frequently, there …
An ANSWER is the document that you file in response to a complaint, if you’re not the party doing the suing, but are instead the party being sued. It’s used, …
I can’t tell you how many times a person will call up, and say just that: “I’ve been served”. Oh. Cool. Served what? “Some papers”. Isn’t that nice? For just …
No, nobody HAS to move. There are folks who are getting divorced who are still living together, who are planning the move, perhaps looking for the right house or apartment …
Technically, a divorce is started by the filing of a petition, in the Family Court (they’re called Family Courts in Texas, but they could be called something else in your …
A Normal Divorce or Separation: How do you know if you need help? During divorce and separation, sometimes it is hard at times like these to know what is normal …
There are many excellent reasons why you should minimize contact with your high-conflict ex-spouse/ex-partner. In brief, “low-contact” strategies can improve your overall physical health and well-being, your mental health and …
Qualified Domestic Relations Order in Texas In the state of Texas, like in many other states, retirement plans acquired during the marriage are considered community property. This means that they …
Many people believe that they can become married by virtue of only living together. “I have lived with my boy/girlfriend for the last 12 years, do we have to get …
Over the years, the Texas Legislature has looked at and repeatedly refined what we now refer to as the “Standard Possession Schedule.” The reason we have a very detailed schedule …