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Is it really that bad to badmouth your ex after divorce?
Is it really that bad to badmouth your ex after divorce?

Divorce may terminate a person’s role as a spouse, but it does not end a person’s role as a parent. Parents will continue to be in each other’s lives through their children, which can be difficult when the split was contentious. After a divorce, the…

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Will my ex’s infidelity affect our divorce?
Will my ex’s infidelity affect our divorce?

The impact of adultery on marriage is clear, but the impact on divorce may not be so clear. To what if any extent does an ex’s infidelity affect the divorce process? Procedural impact Parties can pursue a no-fault divorce or a fault-based divorce in Texas.…

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What factors can complicate property division in Texas?
What factors can complicate property division in Texas?

People tend to oversimplify divorce, especially when it comes to property division. Texas is a community property state, which means that property acquired during the marriage is presumed to belong to the community, or the couple. Upon divorce, each person is generally entitled to half…

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Three mistakes to avoid if you are worried about the cost of divorce
Three mistakes to avoid if you are worried about the cost of divorce

Money is a common source of anxiety and disagreement in a marriage. It makes sense, then, that it can be a concern in a divorce, too. Many Texans worry about what will happen to their finances during a divorce, and money can be an especially…

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Protecting yourself in a high-conflict divorce
Protecting yourself in a high-conflict divorce

Many people hope their divorce will be amicable. However, the reality for some people is that the process is anything but peaceful. This can be especially true for people divorcing someone with a high-conflict personality. People who are narcissistic, violent, aggressive, or unpredictable can create…

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Should I Stay Off Of Social Media During Litigation?
Should I Stay Off Of Social Media During Litigation?

In short, the answer is yes. Although social media could help a party’s position in litigation, such a benefit does not outweigh the risks of permanent harm it could do to one’s case. This blog post will discuss several reasons why one should avoid the…

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How Binding is your Agreement?
How Binding is your Agreement?

The Texas Family Code allows parties to enter into a binding settlement agreements in both divorce and child custody cases. Binding settlement agreements are generally the result of the mediation process, which is required in almost every family case in Houston Courts. Section 153.0071 of…

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Marital Home: how to transfer title after divorce
Marital Home: how to transfer title after divorce

According to family law attorney, one party is often awarded the marital home. Generally, to go along with the residence, the final decree of divorce also holds that party accountable for all liens and mortgages associated with the property. A common issue that arises after…

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Article on Court Ordered Parenting Classes
Article on Court Ordered Parenting Classes

In contested divorces, the courts in Harris County and its surrounding counties (Fort Bend, Montgomery, etc.) often require both parents take a parenting class. Failing to take this class can result in the finalization of your custody case or divorce being delayed or, worse, your…

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