By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal Oftentimes in movies, TV and other popular culture, divorces are depicted as these long, drawn out battles over every trivial thing which may cause some to feel overwhelmed when seeking a divorce in real life. However, the reality of the...
By: Alexandra Willen, Associate Attorney If you’ve watched a movie or read the news in the past twenty years, it is likely that you have heard the term “Alimony.” You may be wondering, if I get divorced, will I have to keep paying my ex-wife or ex-husband? First,...
By: Abigail Grieve Upon hiring an attorney to begin a divorce proceeding, often the first document that will be drafted is an Original Petition for Divorce which will be filed with the courts and is the official start of the case. Before filing, your attorney will...
By: Alexandra Willen, Associate Attorney During your family law case, you may hear your attorney mention discovery, and you may be wondering what that is or what all it entails. Discovery is a way to obtain information from the opposing party, and there are many forms...
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal If you are currently going through a Divorce or Custody modification for the first time, you may be feeling some anxiety surrounding meeting your ex to exchange the children. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to ease the...
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal If you are currently going through a divorce, then most likely your attorney has asked you to fill out something called an Inventory and Appraisement (I&A for short). So, what is an I&A? Basically, it is a complete and...
By: Alexandra Willen, Associate Attorney If it has been some time since you have been divorced, or since you have received a Final Order that controls possession and conservatorship of your children, you may be asking: When Can I Modify my Order? Under Texas Law,...
By: Alexandra Willen, Associate Attorney During your case, you may hear your attorney refer to a mediated settlement agreement or “MSA,” and you may be wondering, “What is that?” First, you need to understand what mediation is, and what it can mean for you and your...
By: Abigail Grieve Obtaining A 50/50 Custody Arrangement: While possible under Texas law, the likelihood that you will receive a 50/50 custody arrangement is entirely dependent upon agreement between you and the other parent or on the discretion of the judge. Option...
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal Everyone knows that divorces can become an incredibly emotionally charged situation and can lead to emotional stress, not just for the adults in the situation, but for the children who are caught in the middle. No parent wants to see...