This is a new Blog dealing with Family Law issues, particularly in Tarrant County, Texas. It will provide useful information on a range of Divorce and Family Law issues. There will be significant discussion of Collaborative Divorce.
In case you didn't know, we have produced two other blogs: "Divorce and Family Law in Tarrant County, Texas" and the "Texas Collaborative Law" blog. Both began in 2007 and were some of the first Family Law blogs in Texas and the United States. They are among the longest-running blogs in the Texas legal community. Texas Collaborative Law was the first blog in the U.S. limited to Collaborative Law.
Both blogs continue, but with less new material because we are switching to this blog. However, with over 300 posts between them, there is still plenty of useful information on those blogs.
The point of the blogs is to have a wide variety of blog posts to educate people and answer questions. Please feel free to suggest topics you would like covered. We hope you find value here.
Checklist to Prepare for Divorce If you are thinking about filing, or preparing to file, for divorce, here are some steps you should take. Take a little time to prepare, if you can. 1. Gather all the financial records you can. Make copies and down...
Tips for a Tough Time in Your Life You can't avoid being upset when you're going through a divorce. You can figure out how to deal with the anger and sadness you are experiencing. There are many possible steps you can take, but here are five that should be he...
Considering Divorce? Maybe You Should Talk About It Most people start thinking about divorce long before they talk with anyone. For some, it takes a long time to reach the conclusion that divorce is necessary. Sometimes a spouse is doing the same thing, quiet...
Getting counseling for yourself before you file can be very helpful. It would allow you the opportunity to explore your options and make sure the decision and the timing are right. But you should expect second thoughts and doubts about your ...
Getting Through the Holidays — Post Divorce If your divorce is final and you are now facing the major holiday season, there are lots of adjustments for you to make. If you have children, you have to work with them to both keep some of the family traditions an...
Good Financial Manners In every divorce, there is disappointment. Both parties often don't like rulings or even some agreements that are reached. They feel like they were treated unfairly or they may feel stuck in a situation that no longer works financially....
Looking for Encouragement? If you are on the receiving end of divorce news, things may look pretty overwhelming. The legal system is obviously expensive. Legal consequences of actions in a divorce may last a lifetime. And, divorce is always difficult for you and your s...
Want to be Divorced by the End of the Year? About late summer or early fall, some people decide that the time has arrived to end their marriage. Some people want to put off change until after the holidays, but others prefer to end things quickly and cl...
10 Tips for Going to Court If you are in a traditionally litigated divorce, you almost inevitably will end up in Court for a hearing. It may be in person or in Zoom. Here are some quick reminders of what you should do. 1. Dress appropriately. Business or church type clothing will work. ...
Getting Expert Help pricelaw August 15, 2016 0 Comments Divorces can be simple, somewhat complicated or very complicated. At a time when more and more people want to “Do it Yourself”, some people seem to act as if their divorces were simpler than they are You have a simple divorce if the ma...
Why Cases Aren't as Simple as You May Think pricelaw August 2, 2016 0 Comments Some people get caught up in the “Do it Yourself” movement and decide to represent themselves in a divorce. After all, how hard can it be? They're thinking: Texas is a 50-50 property state, so you divide everything ...
What to Do if the Judge Starts Asking Questions pricelaw July 2, 2016 0 Comments It seems like in about every case that involves a hearing in Tarrant County, the Judge will ask questions of the parties and sometimes other witnesses. You need to be prepared to answer properly and respectfully. ...
Is Expensive Legal Help Worth It? pricelaw June 15, 2016 0 Comments Choosing the right attorney to help you with a legal problem is almost always a difficult decision. Part of the problem is that there are so many attorneys to choose from. Cost is just one consideration, but often a major one....
Collaborative Law Compared to Mediation: Which is Better? pricelaw June 2, 2016 0 Comments Mediation. Both Collaborative Law and mediation are dispute resolution processes. Mediation is commonly used in divorce litigation and in other contexts. I am a mediator and I strongly believe in the va...
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Legal Fees pricelaw May 1, 2016 0 Comments When you're looking for an attorney to hire, you're probably doing doing a balancing act. You want to get the best possible attorney, but many people are concerned about keeping the attorney's fees as low as possible. To comp...
Should We Fight or Should We Talk? pricelaw April 15, 2016 0 Comments For many people, the title states the choices they see when they approach a divorce (or a divorce approaches them!). You might as well recognize that talking is the better option. Here's why. No matter how angry someone is at...
Starting with Forgiveness pricelaw April 1, 2016 0 Comments We all have many conflicts in our lives. Some marriages are destroyed by serious conflicts that aren't resolved. Friendships end and family relationships are damaged because of resentments and hurt feelings. Relationships in business,...
What are Your Divorce Options? pricelaw March 15, 2016 0 Comments If you are looking to get a divorce, there are many decisions to be made. Among them are the type of process you will use. Yes, there's more than one way to get a divorce. 1st Decision: Lawyer or No Lawyer? Hopefully, you...
What if You Don't Like the Judge's Ruling? pricelaw March 1, 2016 0 Comments When you turn your case over to a Judge for a ruling, there's about a 50-50 chance that you will be disappointed or upset by the result. No matter how right you believe you are, the Judge may see things differently and...
How to Avoid Financial Mistakes in Divorce pricelaw February 22, 2016 0 Comments If you are facing a divorce and are worried about how you will come out financially, you are not alone! Most people who think about their future want to make sure that the divorce process works to protect them from...
Starting Over After 50 pricelaw February 1, 2016 0 Comments There seems to be a lot of discussion about people over 50 years old getting divorced now. Of course, there are a lot of Baby Boomers who are still alive and in relationships. Many of them are suddenly facing a divorce they hadn't ...
Are You Ready to File? pricelaw January 1, 2016 0 Comments With the holidays behind us, you may be ready to file for divorce. Of course, it's one thing to be emotionally ready and another to actually file. Here are some practical considerations if you think you are ready to file for divorce. 1...
Don't Fear Mediation! pricelaw December 1, 2015 0 Comments Almost every litigated divorce will end up in mediation, unless the parties can somehow come to agreement just by talking directly or talking through the attorneys. Because those voluntary agreements are very rare and because trials ...
5 Tips for Successful Divorce Mediation pricelaw September 1, 2015 2 Comments If you are getting a divorce and are getting ready to try to settle the case, chances are you are about to go to mediation. In Texas, mediation usually involves both parties and their attorneys attending a single sess...
Don't Try These at Home: Good-Sounding Ideas that Lead to Conflict pricelaw July 1, 2015 1 Comment Although I am all for compromise, creativity and maximum contact with the kids for both parents, I have to recommend against using the following, based on my experience in actual cases. 1. Freque...
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