Imagine driving down the road with your family. It is the holidays, and all you are looking forward to is a little relaxation with a whole lot of fun mixed in. You are almost to your destination when, suddenly, the large truck in the lane next to you abruptly switches lanes. You cannot move fast…
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Contrary to what you may see on television and in the media, divorce and many other legal disputes can often be settled outside the courtroom. The key is that all parties involved in the case agree to avoid litigation and seek to resolve their issues amicably. The legal process they can turn to is what…
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Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, but it is never too early for a reminder that this is a joyous season when we have time to slow down, take stock of the blessings we have personally and professionally, and extend our heartfelt thanks to those who make a difference in our lives. More often than…
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Debbie and Mark divorced five years ago. As part of their divorce settlement, Debbie was named the primary caregiver for their three children and would receive monthly child support payments from Mark. For the first few years, those payments came in regularly and on time. But for various reasons, Mark has fallen behind, occasionally only…
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While getting divorced can be an emotionally draining time with an endless list of to-dos, it is our job as lawyers to guide our clients through these turbulent times and help them address anything that may positively or negatively impact them now or in the future. Sometimes, that means handling matters you might not think…
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Plenty of people visit our office fully committed to filing for divorce. They are often hurt, bitter, sad, and feeling justified that this is the next logical step, and helping them navigate everything that comes next from a legal standpoint is what we are here to do. That said, we cannot stress enough the importance…
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We know you have options when it comes to skilled legal representation. In fact, a quick Google search of the Dallas-Fort Worth area will yield pages and pages of quality family lawyer results. That said, you always want to choose someone who checks every box AND lives and works in your same community. We’ve been…
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When you decide to get a divorce, the first legal step you should take is to hire a divorce lawyer. This is not to suggest that it is impossible to successfully represent yourself in Court. People do it all the time. But the odds that you might unintentionally place yourself at a disadvantage and find…
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There is so much to think about when going through a divorce. And for many people, their credit score is not one of them. Instead, they are hiring attorneys, worrying about their kids, trying to find new living arrangements, and learning as much as possible about a complicated legal process. More often than not, they…
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Mediation is designed to help opposing parties reach a quiet, efficient, and amicable resolution to their case rather than deal with the unfortunate consequences of courtroom litigation. The most common cases we see involve divorcing spouses, but mediation can also be beneficial in probate cases and various civil litigation matters. Many Courts increasingly require mediation…
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