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Is There A Waiting Period For A Divorce In Texas?
Are you getting ready to get a divorce in Texas? If so, you probably have a lot of questions about how the legal process works. A question that many people ask: Is there a waiting period to get a divorce in Houston? The answer is ‘yes’—under Texas law there is a 60 day waiting… Read More »
How Do You Add A Father To A Child’s Birth Certificate In Galveston County, Texas
Most parents want the father’s name on a child’s birth certificate. For married couples, the process of adding a father’s name on the birth certificate is relatively straightforward. It can be done at the hospital—just the same as the mother’s name. For unmarried couples, there are some additional challenges. Paternity must be established. In… Read More »
Four Tips To Help You Reach A Settlement In Your Child Custody Case
Ending a relationship is hard—especially if you have young children. Whether you are getting a divorce or separating, you and your former partner will need to work out an arrangement regarding child custody. Under Texas law (Tex. Fam. Code § 153.002), the best interest of the child should “always be the primary consideration” in… Read More »
Answering Six Frequently Asked Questions About Property Division In Texas
For divorcing couples in Texas, dividing property and assets can be challenging. It is not uncommon for property division to be the single most contentious issue in a marital separation. If you are preparing for a divorce, it is imperative that you know your rights and responsibilities under Texas law. Here, our Galveston County… Read More »
Four Tips To Help You Prepare For Family Litigation In Texas
Are you locked in a difficult family law dispute in Texas? If so, you may be considering your options to take the case to court. Family litigation is complex. There are a number of challenging legal, logistical, and emotional issues. At Lindamood & Robinson, P.C., we want to make sure that you are in… Read More »
Three Different Reasons Why A Texas Judge Will Modify A Child Custody Order/Agreement
Going through a child custody dispute is never easy. It can come as an enormous sense of relief when you finalized a custody order/custody agreement. Yet, in some ways, a custody case is never truly finalized until the child becomes an adult. In Texas, the terms of a custody order or custody agreement are… Read More »
Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets? Four Ways A Divorce Attorney Can Help
Divorce is challenging—particularly so for high net worth couples. Texas is a community property state. Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 194.2, parties to a divorce are required to make comprehensive financial disclosures to ensure that marital assets can be split in the proper manner. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. You may be… Read More »
Six Key Things That Should Be Included In A Parenting Plan In Galveston County
Divorced and separated parents need to come to an arrangement for the care of their children. In Texas, all custody disputes are resolved under the best interests of the child standard (Texas Family Code § 153.002). Courts favor parenting plans to help parties come to a resolution that works best for their family. A… Read More »
Does Texas Allow For Annulments?
Divorce is relatively common. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that more than 75,000 couples get divorced in the state each year. Still, the mere idea of divorce can be distressing for many people. You may be wondering: Is it possible to get an annulment instead of a divorce in Texas? The… Read More »
We Are Getting Divorced In Texas: Can We Share The Same Attorney?
Studies suggest that somewhere between 40 and 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end up in a divorce. Despite many of the portrayals in the media, not all divorces require a nasty or protracted fight. Although divorce is never easy, there are plenty of couples in Southeast Texas who end their… Read More »
