Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
How long do divorces take in Texas? This is a common question among couples contemplating ending their marriage. The law in Texas places a mandatory 60-day waiting period on all divorce cases in the state so, even the quickest divorce cases cannot be finalized until 61 days have passed from the date divorce papers were …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
A divorce is always a stressful time. While many other people have gone through a similar experience—nearly half of U.S. marriages end in divorce—that does not make it any easier for the people who are actually going through it. You may want to know: Are you required to go to court when you file for …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Divorce For Dads™
Divorce can be emotional, disruptive, and stressful, and the implications are very personal for each of the parties. However, you might not realize how the dissolution of marriage proceedings may take their toll differently on men versus women. Research indicates that males experience higher rates of depression, tend to abuse drugs or alcohol, and are more …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
We have all heard horror stories about how a divorce can turn into a nasty, difficult, and emotionally draining fight. The good news is that divorce does not have to be that way. Indeed, the vast majority of people want an amicable divorce. Mediation is one of the best legal options for divorcing couples looking …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
A divorce will be one of the hardest things you will ever experience. Dealing with your marriage ending is difficult enough, but you may lose time with your children, and even your home. Divorce is mentally and emotionally taxing, and this causes many people to make mistakes which hurt them during their case and post-divorce. …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law
When going through a divorce, you will have many concerns. One of the biggest problems may be whether you will be able to remain in your home. The marital home is often the highest-valued asset a couple owns. It also holds a lot of sentimental value, particularly if the couple purchased the home together and …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law
Spousal maintenance, known as alimony in other states, is not guaranteed in all Texas divorces. However, when one spouse will be left unable to financially support themselves during or after the divorce process, a judge may order it. Couples can also reach an agreement on their own about whether spousal maintenance should be paid, the …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Contested Divorce, Divorce
It is no secret that divorce is expensive and this is even truer in cases that involve conflict. Contested divorces are those in which the couple does not agree to all terms. During the divorce process, these issues must be resolved and that can become costly. The average cost of a contested divorce in Texas …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | General, Top 5 Divorce Articles
Your family law attorney is there to guide you through the process of a divorce or family law dispute and understands that you are going to have questions about the process. But every communication with your attorney will result in being billed, so save your small questions for a weekly status email with your attorney. This does not mean you should avoid communicating important information to your attorney, just think twice before you send off a quick email asking for information that could be found elsewhere or saved for another time.
