Mistakes that violate your divorce decree
Securing a divorce decree can mark the end of a difficult process; it is also the beginning of a new chapter. One thing that can affect what this new chapter might look like is whether parties comply with their divorce decree. However, parties across Sugar…
Ask a Family Law Attorney: 8 Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
A divorce is a challenging, emotional, and financially complex process for many couples. During the divorce process, it’s essential to have a reputable, knowledgeable representation, so you can avoid the pitfalls that may contribute to this life-changing experience. Our family law attorney practice has locations…
What if the Court did not actually give me an order to distribute my ex-spouse’s retirement funds to me?
The lawyers at Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers have been presented with this issue many times. There are times when the Court may not actually give an order to distribute an ex-spouse’s retirement funds, the division of which was outlined in the decree.…
3 times you may not want to play nice during divorce
In general, pursuing amicable, cooperative solutions during a divorce is preferable. These efforts can be less stressful, less expensive and result in long-term benefits for all involved parties. However, there are situations in which being amenable is not in a person’s best interests. Below are…
Preparing for Court: 7 Topics You’ll Need to Discuss With Your Divorce Lawyer
A divorce lawyer does more than advocate on your behalf. They help guide you into the next phase of life by offering professional advice and diffusing tensions between you and your spouse. And in Sugar Land, TX, where intricate laws require a skilled hand, lawyers…
What to do if you suspect your ex is spying during divorce
Privacy can be a significant concern for parties when they go through a divorce. After all, spouses generally have intimate knowledge of each other’s behaviors, habits, and interactions, and when tempers flare during the divorce, this information can come out. And in some cases, a…
Simultaneous Divorce and Bankruptcy? Contact a Divorce Attorney Right Away
As you go through life, your financial and relationship circumstances may change, and sometimes, these circumstances change at the same time. If you’re going through a simultaneous divorce and bankruptcy, then you will need all the help you can get to handle these complicated legal…
Tips for protecting your privacy during a divorce
Divorce can put the details of people’s marriage, finances and personal life under a microscope. Angry parties can use unflattering or intimate information about the other person against them; business partners and the public can be interested in the assets and financial wealth of successful…
Divorcing in 2021? Tips to navigate it more peacefully
With the holidays and a difficult year now behind us, couples across Texas have resolved to end unfulfilling, unhappy relationships in 2021. If you are among those taking steps to divorce this month, which some call “divorce month,” then you might consider some tips for…
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