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Top 10 Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce
By Brian K. Tackett Top 10 Things to do Before Filing for Divorce: 10. Gather Important Documents Information is power. Gather proof of income such as tax returns, W-2s, 1099, paystubs, etc. Gather any and all financial account statements (whether yours, your spouse’s or joint accounts), including bank statements, credit card statements, retirement statements, mutual Read More
Read MoreTemporary Orders, Restraining Orders, & Standing Orders – Finding Some Calm in the Chaos of Divorce
By Brian Tackett – Attorney at Law Temporary Orders are a concept unique to family law. A Temporary Order is an order of the Court declaring certain things a party or parties must do or not do while a divorce is pending. Since family law cases can go on for months and sometimes even years, Read More
Read MoreHow Quickly Can I Get a Divorce After Filing?
By Brian K. Tackett Generally speaking, people looking to get a divorce want the process to be over as soon as possible. After serving your spouse with divorce paperwork, there is a 60-day waiting period before the divorce can be finalized. However, very few marriages can be dissolved in this short period of time. Each Read More
Read MoreWhy Does a Lawyer Cost So Much?
Why Does It Have to Cost? I know his brother, you think to yourself as you sit across from the lawyer, wondering why the retainer he just quoted you didn’t seem to include any discount. “And this retainer is no indicator of how much this may ultimately cost,” the lawyers says. What?!? MAY? ULTIMATELY? COST? Read More
Read MoreWhy Choose a Board Certified Lawyer?
Choosing the right lawyer for your legal matters can become a little daunting when everyone claims to be the best. However, by picking a Board Certified lawyer, you are choosing a highly esteemed and skilled professional in his or her particular field of law practice. What Does Board Certified Mean? Attorneys who are Board Certified Read More
Read MoreWhat Is Child Custody In the State of Texas?
By Brian K. Tackett If you’re going through a divorce (or thinking about going through a divorce) and have children, getting custody of your children is probably an important topic for you. Before fighting for custody of your children, let’s discuss what custody is. What Is Child Custody? Custody is not a term specifically defined Read More
Read MoreChild Support: What Does It Not Cover?
By Brian K. Tackett Divorce and child custody can be a trying time for every member of a family. Although we like to believe both parents want what is best for their children, money issues and relationship conflicts can make child support a sensitive issue. The Conflict Of Interest In Texas, the non-custodial parent typically Read More
Read MoreMarital Property – How Do We Divide the “Stuff”?
By Brian K. Tackett Community Property v. Separate Property With respect to marriage, there are two types of property: community property and separate property. Community property is the property considered to be owned jointly by both spouses together, while separate property belongs to only one spouse. Community property will be divided between spouses in a Read More
Read MoreProtective Orders and How They Work
By Brian K. Tackett This article will cover: Where to apply for a protective order What must be in the application How to get a temporary ex parte protective order What a protective order does Purpose of a Protective Order A protective order may be appropriate for a victim of family violence. The purpose of Read More
Read MoreSocial Media and Divorce: How Facebook Is Changing Your Relationship Status
By Brian K. Tackett Social Media and Divorce Social media has certainly revolutionized the way we live our lives—from reconnecting with old friends and organizing events to influencing dating or marital breakdowns and divorce. That’s right; the addictive and secretive nature of social media has shot up as a leading cause for divorce. While privacy settings Read More
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