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Navigating The War Of Family Law The Essential Guide For Finding The Right Attorney

Navigating the Waters of Family Law: The Essential Guide to Finding the Right Attorney

Finding the right family law attorney is a pivotal step in navigating the complexities of legal matters that affect the core of personal life—divorce, custody battles, or estate…

Does A Family Have To Sell Their Home In A Divorce

Does the family home have to be sold during a divorce?

The short answer is, no it does not have to be sold and is usually not sold. The discussion about the family home can be an emotional one for a divorcing couple. Th…

Common Misconceptions About Property Division In Texas

Common Misconceptions about Property Division in Texas

Transcription below: Good morning, I’m Marivonne Essex, and I am the Red Headed Lawyer. I want to talk to you today about some common misconceptions that people have about prop…

HB 93 Will Take Us Back To The Bad Old Days

HB 93 Will Take Us Back to the Bad Old Days

Back in 1970, Texas became one of the first states to offer couples a less confrontational, less expensive way to end a failed marriage. It was known as “No Fault” Divorce, and …

Make The Deal

Make the deal!

People just can’t help it. Even the most congenial divorces usually involve some level of hurt feelings and rejection. And then things can quickly deteriorate into a legal tangl…

The Marital Home

The Marital Home

In most divorce cases, the marital home is the largest jointly owned asset and is subject to division per the Texas community property laws. Unlike other community property sta…

Til Death Do Us Part?

Till Death Do Us Part? by Judith Bryant

There are many common myths concerning divorce in the state of Texas, which include: If I get the kids 50 percent of the time, I won’t have to pay child support. Texas has a no…

Why Should I Opt For A Divorce Instead Of A Separation

Why Should I Opt for a Divorce Instead of a Separation?

Often times, when a marriage goes downhill, spouses may opt to separate rather than divorce. In some cases, a separation can be beneficial due to financial reasons, or it can a…

What About The House?

What About The House?

During a divorce, the family home is usually the largest and most difficult asset to manage. What to do with the home is one of the most challenging questions a divorcing couple…

Remove Name From Mortgage After Divorce

Remove Name from Mortgage after Divorce

Q: During a divorce, do you know how to get your name off the mortgage, if you’re not the one staying in the house? A: It is a common scenario when a divorce is pending. One spo…

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