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Claims for Reimbursement

By Mike Granata October 16, 2024 Posted in Divorce

3.402. Claim for Reimbursement; Offsets Effective: September 1, 2023   (a) A claim for reimbursement exists when one or both spouses use property of one marital estate to confer on the property of...

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Texas Standard Possession Order

By Mike Granata October 8, 2024 Posted in Child Custody

This post is the Texas Family Code for the Standard Possession and is the codification of what makes up the presumptive possession schedule in all Texas custody cases.   153.3101. Reference to...

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Adapting Your Parenting Plan for the Holidays

November 30, 2020 Posted in Divorce

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to disrupt the usual order of business, this holiday season promises to be one like no other. With families all over the United States making significant...

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How to Change Your Name Legally in Dallas

November 16, 2020 Posted in Name Changes

Whether you want to change your name to celebrate a new marriage or your divorce, have always hated your name and have decided to do something about it, or want to change your children’s last names...

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Getting a Collaborative Divorce in Dallas

October 30, 2020 Posted in Divorce

If you’re considering getting a divorce in Dallas and want to keep the process as amicable as possible, you may be interested in pursuing a collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce requires...

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Understanding Conservatorship in Child Custody Cases in Texas

October 16, 2020 Posted in Child Custody

Obtaining child custody in Texas can be confusing and emotional, particularly because Texas law is a bit different than most other states regarding how child custody is addressed and defined. If...

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What You Need to Know About Getting a Divorce in Dallas

September 30, 2020 Posted in Divorce

Ready to call it quits on your marriage? Getting a divorce in Dallas is a relatively simple process and the same rules apply whether you’ve been married by the church or common law. However, between...

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Tips for Negotiating and Paying Child Support in Dallas

August 31, 2020 Posted in Child Support

Negotiating and settling on a child support arrangement can be a contentious process, but it’s important to remember that child support comes down to what is best for your children. While you may...

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Five Unique Aspects of a Getting Divorced in Texas

July 31, 2020 Posted in Divorce

Our Dallas divorce attorney knows that there are a few basic truths about getting a divorce: Unless you have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, at least some of your property will be divided. If...

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How Long Will It Take to Get a Divorce in Texas?

June 30, 2020 Posted in Divorce

Everyone knows divorce is a tough time in anyone’s life. With so much going on and so much uncertainty, you need a Dallas divorce attorney on your side to guide you through the process.

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