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7 Benefits to Opposing Attorneys Communicating by Phone or In Person
Often, an otherwise contentious case can take a turn for the better when the opposing attorneys stop working against one another and begin to have a real conversation. For instance, a quick call can resolve a misunderstanding, a face-to-face meeting can help all parties involved find common ground, and extended conversations can stop unnecessary conflict…
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How Can I Make My Second Marriage Last?
Many people enter a second marriage with more confidence than they had the first time around. After all, they know what matters to them. They have lived through major life changes. They often have a clearer picture of the kind of relationship they want to build. And yet, learning what makes a second marriage work…
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Served With a Child Support Citation? Now What Happens?
There’s a knock at the door, and a process server hands over a stack of court papers. Confusion starts to set in almost immediately as you stare at words like “citation,” “petition,” and “court appearance” without fully understanding what any of it means for your future. If you have never been served with a child…
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Spousal Support: What Happens If My Former Spouse Retires?
Your former spouse has been very successful throughout their career and is considering early retirement. While you are happy for them, the ground beneath your feet feels a little less stable than it did yesterday. After all, they have been paying spousal support consistently since the divorce a few years ago; so what happens if…
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10 Healthy Ways To Reduce Marital Conflict
You do not enter marriage expecting conflict to be part of the routine. Yet over time, tension can surface even in the strongest relationships. When handled in healthy ways, those moments can actually reduce marital conflict. They can ease underlying stress, bring important issues to light, and even strengthen your connection. This blog will take…
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8 Reasons Keeping Secrets Can Destroy a Marriage
When people think about how secrets can destroy a marriage, they often focus on the moment of discovery. For instance, one spouse finds out that the other has been cheating or hiding money. In reality, the strain usually begins much earlier. It may show up as distance between spouses, growing tension, or a gradual shift…
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The 50/50 Myth: What Community Property Really Means In Texas
, ie keeps staring at his bass boat, wondering about what some call the “50/50 Myth” of community property in Texas. Sitting in his driveway, he paid for it with overtime bonuses he had worked hard to earn. Now, he has been told that because Texas is a community property state, his soon-to-be ex-wife automatically…
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Updating Your Estate Plan: Accounting for the “5 Ds” of Estate Planning
Imagine for a moment that your closest friend passed away five years ago. The date still lingers in the back of your mind, and on this anniversary, it surfaced with unusual clarity. You found yourself replaying old conversations, inside jokes, the kind of memories that never really fade. Somewhere in that reflection, a detail clicked…
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