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If you’re considering a divorce or in the process of getting one, it’s important to find the right divorce lawyer to offer you sound legal advice. But how do you go about finding the right attorney? The answer is simple: through a divorce lawyer consultation. This initial meeting with a potential lawyer is a chance...Read More

While divorce is never easy, many couples find they are able to resolve their differences through divorce mediation. Since litigated divorce can be costly, some couples pursue mediation as a cost-saving measure. In Texas, certain counties even require couples to go through mediation as an effort to resolve more divorces outside of court. Whether you...Read More

Key Takeaways: Private investigator costs in Texas typically range from $75 to $200 per hour, with retainers starting around $1,500 and total costs from $5,000 to tens of thousands depending on case complexity. Experience, specialization, and type of investigation (infidelity, asset tracing, forensic analysis, etc.) significantly affect pricing. Additional expenses—such as travel, background checks, report...Read More

When a couple decides to divorce, splitting assets in the marital estate can get complicated for a variety of reasons. Emotional attachment to assets can be an issue and the lack of liquidity of certain assets can pose challenges. Some clients want to maintain ties to an asset and ask, “can you divorce without splitting...Read More

Divorce is an experience like none other. Even spouses who generally get along can end up riding an emotional rollercoaster during divorce. However, tensions can really heat up when spouses dig in their heels and come out swinging as the divorce process rages on. In extreme cases, animosity, unhinged or cruel behavior and unwillingness to...Read More

Many (if not most) people confuse protective orders with a restraining order in Texas. In the realm of Texas family law, protective orders and restraining orders are used for different purposes, and we will cover the ins and outs of restraining orders here. After reading this article, you may find you really want to know...Read More

If you are planning on marrying with a lot of properties in your name or in the unfortunate position where divorce is imminent, you may wonder what assets are considered marital property. Marital property law does vary from state to state, so you should seek legal counsel in the state where you reside to clarify...Read More

When your ex does not comply with your divorce decree, what steps can you take and what does it mean to hold a person in contempt of court divorce? If your ex-spouse willfully disregarded orders set forth in the decree, you may be able to file an enforcement action that includes a motion for contempt...Read More

Military Child Custody Explained Military child custody issues can pose challenges for civilians and service members. How is child custody and support handled when a military parent has sole custody or shares joint physical custody and is transferred, deployed or returns home? We address your questions about Texas military child custody and military relocation and child custody here. ...Read More

Restraining orders for family law matters are used for different purposes in different states. In Texas, people often confuse restraining orders with protective orders, but these two types of orders are used for very different purposes. If you want to know how to get a restraining order removed in Texas, you should first figure out...Read More