Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
It may not be what you want to hear if you are involved in one, but it is true that contested divorce in Texas typically takes longer than an uncontested proceeding. When parties can agree on the key issues, there are fewer trips to court and no need for litigation related to asset division, spousal …
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Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce For Dads™, News, Visitation and Access
Per the Texas Family Code’s Standard Possession Order (and generally most possession orders although not all), parents who have been awarded a possession schedule in a divorce decree or custody order need to designate their intended periods of summer possession to the custodial parent or primary conservator by April 1st. Failure to designate a specific period of possession typically results in the default summer period of July 1st at 6:00 p.m. to July 31st at 6:00 p.m.
Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
Not every couple agrees that a marriage is over. Sometimes, one spouse holds out hope of reconciliation, or he or she tries to make divorce as difficult as possible by refusing to participate in the legal process. However, Texas law is clear that a person cannot stay married against their will. Our state changed its …
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Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
Divorces come in many shapes and sizes in Texas. No two divorces are exactly alike, but they all start the same way—by filing an Original Petition for Divorce in the proper court. The divorce process must begin with an Original Petition being filed, a Court does not have the jurisdiction to grant a divorce until …
Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
While divorce may be the end of a marriage, it can also be seen as a new beginning that opens the door to a bright future. Many newly divorced people find themselves ready to embark on a new relationship or are ready to make an existing relationship official. Companionship is important when the time is …
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Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
There is no such thing as an “ideal” divorce in Texas, but there are cases in which the parties resolve their differences by agreement and have a relatively amicable path toward finalizing the process. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the contested divorce, which may require a series of hearings to have the …
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Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
Unless you and your spouse are in agreement on every single issue related to the dissolution of marriage, you will likely be going through the Texas contested divorce process with respect to some matters. In many ways, this means the proceedings will be similar to a fully-contested trial. Both sides will have the opportunity to …
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Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
Put simply, an uncontested divorce becomes a contested case whenever the parties are in dispute over any issue that is key to the divorce being finalized. As such, a truly uncontested divorce is a rarity in Texas: You and your spouse would have to compromise on every detail related to property division, alimony, and issues …
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Posted by Ramos Law Group, PLLC | Divorce
Divorce is never easy, but the process can be even more challenging if your spouse refuses to sign the paperwork or participate in the proceedings in a meaningful way. When you are trying to be reasonable in addressing child custody, visitation, asset division, and spousal support, it can be frustrating when he or she will …
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