Hiring a divorce attorney is an important decision that can have a significant impact on your life. San Antonio, Texas is home to many divorce attorneys, and finding the right one can be challenging. However, with a little research and due diligence, you can find a...
My husband and I want a divorce and it will be uncontested. We are in agreement on everything. The courthouse says it is closed, can we file now? And is there an advantage to filing now? Yes, a petition for divorce can be filed now, but it has to be done...
How do I handle child custody during shelter in place mandates? According to recent orders from the Bexar County District Courts, all parties are required to maintain visitation and possession orders as previously written. That means, yes, the non-possessory parent...
When it comes to the law, there are some important issues to consider. Most people only think of civilian law, but for those in the military -- or those who have military spouses -- there can be rules and regulations that are not what's typically expected. Military...
Many people use mediation to settle their divorce, as it can be less stressful than going to court. It may also be less expensive, but there are some things you should know before you choose that option. If you want mediation to work for you, or if you aren't sure if...
Child support matters can be difficult for divorcing couples, and for those who were not married but have decided not to be together any longer. There are many ways to effectively co-parent, but there are only a set number of ways to ensure those children are...
When you marry or divorce, your relationship status changes. But separation can also cause important changes you'll want to be aware of from a legal perspective. Anytime a woman decides to separate from or divorce her husband, or chooses to save her marriage instead,...
Child support is court-ordered in divorce and other types of parenting cases, when the child has one custodial and one non-custodial parent. In many cases, that support is paid every month by the non-custodial parent without problems. But there are some cases where...
It can be a stressful time when someone is considering a divorce. A lot of people who are looking at splitting up as an option don't really want to end their marriage. They just aren't sure how to make things better and improve their life with their spouse, so they...
There's no getting around it: divorce can be expensive. According to a survey conducted by legal site Nolo.com, the average divorce in the United States costs around $15,500. And that's just the average; while Nolo.com found that a lucky few were able to get out of...
While the divorce rate in the United States has been dropping in recent years--studies show that the U.S. divorce rate went down by 18 percent between 2008 and 2016--over 800,000 marriages still end in divorce each year. The reasons why people get divorced are as...
Statistically, divorce filings spike after December 31st. It's common for couples who make a commitment to push through the holidays often decide that their differences really are irreconcilable once the holidays are over. May divorce attorneys think of the first...