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What is mediation?
May 19th, 2015 by attyMediation is a formal settlement session in which a neutral person trained in dispute resolution meets with the parties and gets them to talk about the case and their differences. Mediation is preferable to litigation in many circumstances for a number of reasons. Mediation is seen as much less aggressive, saves considerable amounts of money […]
What is the role of the mediator?
May 19th, 2015 by attyA mediator is there to clarify the issues that you and your spouse need to resolve; establish the ground rules for your mediation; set an agenda for your discussions, and most importantly, keep the discussions moving forward. Again the mediator won’t take sides with you or your spouse, or provide opinions; rather the mediator is […]
What happens after mediation?
May 19th, 2015 by attyIf mediation is successful, then the mediator prepares a written document that details everything the parties agreed upon including applicable signatures of the parties and their attorneys. Afterwards, copies of the agreement are then given to each attorney to be added to the final divorce decree and filed with the court. After the decree becomes […]
How long does it take to finalize a divorce?
May 19th, 2015 by attyIn accordance with Texas Laws, a waiting period of 60 days is required. However, the divorce may take longer if the parties are trying to work out the terms of the divorce, such as custody of children, child support, property division, etc. If an agreement is not reached, either party may schedule a hearing at […]
Who will get custody of the children?
May 19th, 2015 by attyBoth parents should agree on which party will get primary custody and which will get visitation. If both parties are unable to come to an agreement a judge will rule based on the evidence presented and the best interest of the children. Both parents have the same legal rights to the children until there is […]
What happens to our property?
May 19th, 2015 by attyWhen it comes to divorce, some states recognize property between a husband and wife as community property. Only certain states permit this type of joint ownership, and Texas is one of those states. This means that both you and your spouse have an undivided one half interest in all the property that you’ve acquired and […]
What is separate property?
May 19th, 2015 by attyGenerally, separate property is property that was either owned by the spouse before marriage, acquired by gift / inheritance, or certain kinds of recoveries for personal injuries.
What is community property?
May 19th, 2015 by attyAll property acquired during marriage by either spouse is presumed to be community property, and a spouse who asserts that particular property is separate property must prove its sole ownership.
How is child support calculated?
May 19th, 2015 by attyChild Support guideline percentages, based on the number of children. The following percentages are presumed to be appropriate under the Texas Family Code: 1 child 20% of the obligor’s net resources 2 children 25% of the obligor’s net resource 3 children 30% of the obligor’s net resources 4 children 35% of the obligor’s net resources […]
Are there any requirements to getting a divorce in Texas?
May 19th, 2015 by attyA suit for divorce may not be maintained in this state unless at the time the suit is filed either the petitioner or the respondent has been: (1) a domiciliary of this state for the preceding six-month period; and (2) a resident of the county in which the suit is filed for the preceding 90-day […]
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