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Common mistakes in Texas divorces and how to avoid them

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Common mistakes in Texas divorces and how to avoid them Houston Family Attorney : Throughout the course of a divorce there are many, many decisions that people make that can affect their family and their case. If you are considering a divorce then understanding the common mistakes that other people have made in their divorces and then seeking to avoid those mistakes can be the difference between your having peace of mind about the process and suffering from anxiety. Careful planning and having an experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorney to represent you and your interests are at the top of any list that is intended to help potential parties to divorce. You do not have control over the judge, your soon to be ex spouse or the opposing attorney. What you do have control over is yourself and your actions. With that in mind the following is a list of those mistakes that

How a mortgage is handled in a Texas Divorce

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in How a mortgage is handled in a Texas Divorce Divorce Attorneys Houston : Beyond being a mentally and emotionally strain on your life, a divorce can also turn your finances into a mess if you are not careful. The assets and property that you have worked your entire adult life to accumulate- your home, your vehicle, your investments- are all potentially divisible in your divorce case. This means that your spouse may be entitled to receive money in exchange for you keeping these items. In the case of your home, it may be decided that your spouse should remain in the home while you are forced to seek shelter elsewhere. An obvious concern, then, would be what will happen to your home mortgage once your divorce is finalized. Clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC will commonly ask questions about this subject so I wanted to write a blog post on this subject. If you and

Will a DUI affect my child custody case in Texas?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Will a DUI affect my child custody case in Texas? Family Attorney Houston : New clients of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC are asked to fill out some paperwork that will provide our attorneys with information about our new clients and their families. This questionnaire goes through some basics: your name, your address, the names and ages of your children and similar questions are asked of you. Providing us with this information allows our attorneys and staff to hit the ground running in terms of starting work on your case as soon as possible. One area of our new client questionnaire that is somewhat more interesting in my opinion is one where we ask new clients about any skeletons in their closet. Basically, we want to know if there is anything out there that the opposing party may seek to use against you as far as evidence is concerned. Typically this section will r

How important is having an attorney for your divorce in Texas?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in How important is having an attorney for your divorce in Texas? Divorce Lawyers in Houston : Many people file for divorcein Texas without the assistance of an attorney. The internet is an amazing thing- if you search long enough you can find all the necessary documents online that you’ll actually need to get a divorce in Texas. There is no law stating that you absolutely must have an attorney’s assistance in filing and a court will grant your divorce without a lawyer representing you. It can be done. It’s my opinion, however, that you should have an attorney when the time comes to file for divorce. I know- it’s shocking to hear that an attorney would advise you to hire an attorney for your divorced. Stay with me, though. There are advantages to having a divorce attorney by your side that go beyond simply having someone else do the lion’s share of the work for you. Filin

Same Sex Divorces in Texas: Essential Information

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Same Sex Divorces in Texas: Essential Information Houston Divorce : Most people in the United States are aware that same-sex marriages were made legal by the Supreme Court in 2015 in ruling that bans on same sex marriages were illegal and unconstitutional. There is still some confusion as to how that affects citizens of the State of Texas. Are same sex marriages legal in Texas today? What was the case before this Supreme Court ruling in 2015? The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC would like to discuss this subject with you all in today’s blog post. Background of Same Sex Marriage in Texas Some states had legalized same sex marriage prior to 2015, but Texas was not one of those States. If you were a person in a same sex marriage and had moved to Texas prior to 2015 you would not have been able to get a divorce in Texas, much less get married here. The Texas Family Code pr

Which parent claims the children on their taxes after a Texas Divorce?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Which parent claims the children on their taxes after a Texas Divorce? Houston Divorce Attorney : In the course of a divorce, just about any issue that you can conceive of will be discussed, negotiated, fought over and settled upon. The big ticket items that most people think of right off the bat are the children- who gets to pick where they live, how much support will have to be paid and what holidays go to each parent. Property is the other big area of a divorce that many people think of immediately when considering a divorce. How much of “my” stuff will be divided up and what can I do to protect as much of it as I can? These are some of the more big picture items that are relevant to divorces in Texas. One issue that isn’t as widely discussed but can be just as contentious is claiming the child of your marriage on your taxes. If this isn’t something that you’ve thou

What happens if your spouse hides assets until your divorce is finalized?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in What happens if your spouse hides assets until your divorce is finalized? Divorce Attorney Houston : When most people think about hiding things in the context of a divorce I think the most common thought that comes to mind is a spouse trying to cover up an affair. Whether it’s by using a separate bank account or credit card for purchases or leaving extra clothes at the office to change into and out of, people are capable of sneaky behavior. If you are the other spouse it is understandable to feel betrayed and that your ability to trust that person will be forever harmed. Another way that your spouse can violate your trust during the course of your marriage is by hiding assets. It is bad enough if your spouse were to do this prior to a divorce filing, but the situation becomes more complicated when it isn’t until after the divorce is finalized that the fraud is discovered

What happens to your business in a Texas Divorce?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in What happens to your business in a Texas Divorce? Spring Divorce Lawyer : Owning your own business is great way to achieve financial independence and increase your earning capacity. While there are risks to going out on your own, the knowledge that you are the one who determines the course that your professional life will take can be extremely liberating. In the context of a divorce, if you are a business owner there are special considerations that you must plan for and challenges that must be met if you want to ensure the continued success and longevity of your work. The attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC have represented business owners who are going through a divorce and wanted to share our thoughts about this subject with you all in today’s blog post. Assessing a business in the context of a divorce Most of the prior clients that I have worked w

Where will my child's custody case need to be filed?

If you want to related guideline confidentiality Texas Child Law experience, So you can better suggestions in Where will my child's custody case need to be filed? Spring Divorce Lawyers : The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC recently had a client who had an interesting, albeit frustrating situation on his hands. This gentleman had lived, been married and had children in Texas. He and his wife raised their family here in Texas. Both our client and his wife remained in Texas until his wife decided to leave the State and take their two minor-children with her outside of the state. Our client did not know how to locate his children or how to begin to address the issue. Once his wife was outside of the State, she filed for divorce and requested child support along with the divorce. Our client lacked the financial wherewithal to travel outside Texas and had no money to hire an attorney. He was stuck with no representation in the divorce that his wife was pursuing and had no way to