Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
People rarely think about contested vs. uncontested divorce when a marriage first starts to fracture. The focus is usually on survival: protecting kids, securing finances, and trying to make sense of what comes next. However, if you live in Texas and want control over the outcome, understanding the differences between these two divorce paths can …
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Posted by Juris Digital | Divorce
Knowing when to hire a divorce lawyer comes down to one question: How much control do you want over what happens next? The best time isn’t when the paperwork arrives or the arguments escalate, but when you start feeling uncertain about important decisions. If you want to stop arguing about what went wrong and start …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
If you’re wondering how to file for divorce in Sugar Land, TX, the process begins with understanding Texas law, your local court procedures, and the steps required to start and finalize a divorce. In Texas, divorce is governed by state law but handled locally, so knowing how it works in Fort Bend County can save …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Most people don’t type “divorce attorney, Houston, TX” into a search bar when their marriage starts to strain. They wait. They hope things settle or convince themselves they can untangle everything alone. However, Texas divorce law doesn’t bend for wishful thinking, and by the time you file paperwork or move assets, waiting can cost you …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a tense and anxiety-inducing experience. Even when a marriage ends amicably, the dissolution still tends to take a toll on separating spouses. It’s no surprise that a divorce due to abuse is a process typically fraught with a number of stressful and worrisome challenges. If you are contemplating or …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorces happen. According to Texas Health and Human Services, approximately 75,000 married couples split up in the state each year. Wives face some unique challenges in divorce. If you are a woman who is preparing for or going through a divorce in Southeast Texas, it is crucial that you have all of the knowledge, tools, …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Business Owner, CEO's or C-Suite Executives, Divorce, Divorce For Dads™, High Net Worth
First Steps After the Judge Has Signed the Divorce Order What comes next after a divorce final judgment? Even after the judge has signed your order, your divorce isn’t finalized until your county’s court clerk has entered your divorce judgment into the court’s records. At this point, the clerk with date stamp your documents, and …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
The word “divorce” changes everything, leaving you with a thousand questions: What happens to the house? How will we handle custody? Will I be financially secure? Navigating this complex legal maze alone is overwhelming. At Ramos Law Group, we understand you are closing one chapter of your life and figuring out how to write the …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Uncategorized
Choosing the right divorce lawyer shouldn’t be as hard as getting a divorce. And if you’re facing a family law dispute in Houston, the attorney you choose can make a big difference in how your case ends—and how you feel throughout the process. Because your choice of lawyer is so important, we’ve put together …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support, Divorce
So you were awarded child support. What next?
If you are the party awarded child support in Texas, you will understandably want to know when and how you will begin receiving child support payments. This is a multistep process as outlined below.
First, some basic information and terminology. The party awarded child support is known as the Obligee. The party ordered to pay child support is known as the Obligor. All child support payments must be paid to the Child Support Disbursement Unit located in San Antonio. Your final decree or order has a paragraph which states that any informal payments do not constitute as child support. If the money is not paid directly to the Disbursement Unit it is not being counted by the State as child support and the Obligor could be held in contempt for nonpayment. It is very important that all child support payments go through the State first.
