How long does a Texas divorce take to complete? As you probably guessed, the timetable depends upon the complexity of the case and the number of contested issues.On the one hand, a simple, agreed divorce can take as little as 60-90 days from the date of filing. (Texas...
Can grandparent visitation be legally awarded over the objection of a parent in Texas? Yes. Texas law does permit a biological or adoptive grandparent to seek direct visitation to grandchildren. In practice, however, this is a very difficult case to make.WHAT IS...
Sometimes the situation arises in a Texas divorce where a spouse purchased real estate prior to marriage (or, less commonly, purchased it during the marriage with separate funds or property). For example, suppose a home was purchased by A in 1999, the parties were...
In Texas divorce and child custody litigation, the phrase "guideline child support" gets thrown around quite a bit. What is guideline child support and how is it calculated? Is it possible that an obligor (i.e., the person legally obligated to pay child support) will...
Limited scope representation can offer a valuable alternative for clients going through Texas divorce or child custody litigation. In most circumstances a retainer of only a few hours of prepaid time is required, as opposed to a more substantial retainer. Limited...
Under current Texas law, a divorce may not be granted by the Court until the 61st day after the petition for divorce has been filed. This 60 day waiting period can be waived under certain circumstances. Texas House Bill 65, currently being considered by the...
Should I move out of the marital residence during a pending divorce?"This is a common question I receive from divorce clients. The answer is generally no, especially if there are minor children involved. The reason is simple: moving out of the residence while leaving...
