This is a new Blog dealing with Family Law issues, particularly in Tarrant County, Texas. It provides useful information on a range of Divorce and Family Law issues. There will be significant discussion of Collaborative Divorce.
The Original Blogs, 2007-- Now
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.
You can settle a divorce with a spouse you don't get along with, if you have an experienced team working with you. It's also reasonable to expect to get along better with your spouse once you get through negotiations and settle your divorce. You just need to work with experienced Collaborative professionals,
There's always room to find new approaches and reach an agreement in a Collaborative Divorce.
Starting Over After 50 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 ...
A quick divorce depends on luck, choosing the right approach, compromise and planning ahead.
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 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...
How Do People Find Us? pricelaw March 20, 2013 0 Comments We have made suggestions previously in several posts about how to find and choose an attorney. After some analysis, I figured out out that these methods seem to be the most common used by clients to find us. 1st Method: Start with name...
How Not to Start a Divorce pricelaw March 7, 2013 1 Comment There are many articles about how to do various things, including getting divorced. This is a “what not to do” article: 10 things to avoid that will save you a lot of grief when you start a divorce. 1. Don't destroy records, ...
What to do if Your Spouse Files for Divorce pricelaw February 7, 2013 0 Comments Sometimes you are happy, and sometimes you are mad or sad or in shock or in denial. People react differently when they find out that a divorce is about to start up. No matter what your initial reaction is, you ne...
Why You Should Use Mediation pricelaw January 8, 2013 0 Comments Mediation is a common process used in the Family Courts system in Texas. It involves having a neutral third party meet with the two sides and their attorneys. In North Texas, we use mediation in most Family Law issues. Here's w...
Thinking Ahead pricelaw December 23, 2012 0 Comments It's the time of the year when many people are holding back on making a decision they really want to make. They are putting off filing for divorce until after the holidays. Nevertheless, they are still thinking about their options. If you f...
Watch Out for the Side Effects! pricelaw December 13, 2012 3 Comments I just read about a new App for a smartphone this morning. This App was developed in California to help people figure out how to divide up their property as they go through a divorce. It's really intended to replace an atto...
5 Top Myths about Litigation pricelaw December 4, 2012 0 Comments I often run into a client or potential client who seems unreasonably confident about the outcome of his or her divorce case. The reason usually is that they have heard and believed some common myths about how the divorce litigat...
How to Pay for an Attorney pricelaw November 27, 2012 1 Comment One of the basic issues for someone needing an attorney is how to pay for one. For some people, it's not really a concern. For others, it may seem insurmountable. Keep in mind that courts don't appoint attorneys to represent p...
How to Decide Which Family Law Attorney to Hire pricelaw November 14, 2012 1 Comment Once you have made the decision to hire an attorney, you need to look around to find out who is available. There are many attorneys and there are many different personalities and approaches to handling a family...
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney for my Divorce? pricelaw November 1, 2012 2 Comments Divorce is rarely easy or pleasant. In most cases, trying to get divorced without an attorney is harder or has a worse outcome. Lawyers can be expensive, but not having one when you need one is potentially FAR m...
What If You Don't Really Want a Divorce? pricelaw October 22, 2012 0 Comments Just like it takes two to tango, it takes two to have a marriage. If one person wants out of a marriage, the other one can't really prevent a divorce. Both parties have to be committed to keep a marriage together. I...
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