So you are getting divorced and have been asked to show up for a deposition with your spouse’s lawyer, your lawyer, and possibly even your spouse. What do you do now? After all, you are not even sure what a deposition is, though you have a pretty good idea that you will have to provide…
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When in the middle of a divorce, you are likely not thinking about how your private life and everything that happens next will be documented publicly in a Texas divorce record. That means anyone can look at the details of your divorce after the fact. While that may not matter much to some people, couples…
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One of the many realities of getting a divorce is knowing that you will eventually have to tell your children. After all, ending your marriage is a life-altering and emotionally challenging event for the entire family – especially your kids, who are often confused, scared, and possibly blaming themselves. But does having this conversation get…
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Divorce Myths. Divorce is such a hot-button topic that it is easy to start believing everything you see and hear on television. A few of those stories could very well be true, but in all likelihood, most if not all of them are completely wrong, overblown, or do not represent what happens with the majority…
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Achieving a healthy divorce that results in a peaceful end to your marriage rather than a bunch of bickering and emotional upheaval is possible. It does not matter how many contentious courtroom divorces you and your family have seen play out on television — trust us when we say they do not represent the vast…
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When Frank and Sue decided to get a divorce last month, they each hired an attorney and filed their paperwork as fast as they could. In their mind, that was the quickest way to get the ball rolling and ensure that each of them could go their separate ways sooner rather than later. While Frank…
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You have been served divorce papers. Now what? The first thing to realize is that you are not alone. Divorce decisions are seldom mutual. Many are initiated by one spouse, and the spouse being served is either aware the papers will come at some point or is completely caught off guard. Regardless, knowing your marriage…
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John and Sue are getting divorced after 18 years of marriage. But rather than go through time-consuming, costly, and potentially contentious courtroom battles where they air all their dirty laundry in a public forum, they are exploring peaceful alternatives such as collaborative divorce and mediation. The only problem is that they are unsure how they…
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Can I Change My Last Name During My Divorce Instead of After? There are many reasons why someone would want to legally change their last name, with perhaps one of the more common instances being after a divorce. But several female clients have asked us recently if it is possible to request a name change…
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A common question our team of family law attorneys gets asked all the time is if there is a difference between a divorce and an annulment? After all, both proceedings mark the legal end of a marriage, leading many people to believe they are one and the same. But trust us — there are significant…
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