In recent years, the Texas legislature has seen a resurgence of efforts aimed at tightening divorce laws, spearheaded predominantly by conservative lawmakers. These endeavors have stirred significant debate, with proponents arguing for the preservation of family...
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Divorce in Texas – How Much Will It Cost
How much will my divorce cost? When I speak to divorce clients, that is one of the first two questions they typically ask. The other is how long will it take. Unfortunately, there is no single answer to these questions. No two divorces are ever alike. The lowest...
Divorce in Texas – How Long Does It Take
When divorce clients contact me, the first two questions they typically ask is how long will it take and how much will it cost. Of course, there is no single answer for this as no two cases are alike. For example, a young couple with no children living in an apartment...
It’s Not The Divorce, It’s Parental Behavior
Divorce is hard on children. Judges make custody and visitation decisions based on the best interest of the child. Judges and psychologists alike have little patience for parental alienation. Parental behavior during divorce is a key to better outcomes for...
9 Things You Must Do Before Filing for Divorce
One of the first things I tell divorce clients is planning and preparation can reduce their costs, speed up the process, and increase the probability of a favorable outcome. Here are 9 things which will not only accomplish that, but help prepare a client for their...
Using Social Media? Be Careful of Divorce.
I caution all my social media using clients investigating or seeking divorce to be extraordinarily careful about how they use social media. Interestingly, based on the study referenced below, it appears that those using social networks like Facebook, are far more...
Separating? Divorcing? Don’t Sign Anything Your Spouse Gives You
Separating? Divorcing? Do not sign anything your spouse/partner asks you to sign, no matter how innocent it may appear, without consulting an attorney. Let me repeat: do not sign anything without consulting an attorney. Does that sound self-serving? Sure it does. But...
Family Law and Divorce in Texas: Saving Money Wisely
I have been practicing family law in central Texas for more than 15 years. After hundreds and hundreds of divorce cases, Patricia L. Brown & Associates have experienced an incredible variety of cases. While there are similarities and important learnings in each...
Recent Changes in Texas Divorce Family Code Affect Williamson County Alimony
Over the past two years, the Texas legislature has amended several provisions of the Texas Family Code related to spousal maintenance in divorce. Understanding these new spousal maintenance provisions and whether a spouse in a divorce may benefit from them is...
In A Divorce, Who Gets The Family Dog?
As a dog lover, it may be difficult to consider the family dog as an asset to be "divided" in a divorce. You may be surprised to learn that most family law courts consider your beloved canine to be classified as personal property. In 2012, over 1/3 of American...
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