Monthly Archives: August 2012

Five Qualities to Look for in a Houston Divorce Attorney

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Mary E. Ramos

A divorce attorney is going to represent you in one of the most difficult and trying periods in an adult’s life, a divorce. You want a competent person to represent your interests to the best of their abilities. Below are a few qualities a good divorce attorney should have: Continue reading →

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Can I Waive the 60-Day Waiting Period for a Divorce?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Mary E. Ramos

Texas has a mandatory sixty-day waiting period from the date a person files an Original Petition for Divorce before they are eligible to formally receive a divorce from the Court. This is outlined in Section 6.702 of the Texas Family Code. In almost all circumstances, you will be required to wait the statutorily-required sixty days before you are able to finalize your divorce. Continue reading →

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