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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | 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 Mary E. Ramos | 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 …

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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | 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 Mary E. Ramos | 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 Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

When does an uncontested divorce become contested? This shift occurs whenever there’s a disagreement over key issues necessary for finalizing the divorce. As such, a truly uncontested divorce is a rarity in Texas: You and your spouse must compromise on every detail related to property division, alimony, and issues related to minor children. Every other …

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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | 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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