Finding the best divorce attorney near you can seem overwhelming. Some divorce lawyers have a lot of reviews, some have only a few. Some have a major social media following and others hardly post. Some divorce attorneys have been around for 20+ years just like Marx, Altman & Johnson who has been providing fast, cheap divorce for clients all over Texas for decades. [...]
Marriage doesn't always work. When it doesn't, your marital relationship can degrade to the point of contemplating divorce. If divorce has more than crossed your mind, legal separation may have as well. Legal separation can be an economical option for couples, while divorce may be the better option. Let's take a brief look at the advantages and disadvantages of both legal separation and [...]
When coming to the end of your divorce proceedings, you will probably begin to breathe a sigh of relief to know when the process is complete and you're holding your final decree of divorce in hand. That document is the physical symbol of closure to your relationship with your now ex-spouse and that you've made it to the end of your divorce case. [...]
Your marriage is falling apart and it appears that there is no return. You brought up an uncontested divorce to your spouse. Should you decide to file for divorce first in Texas? Or, should you instead allow them to file first? Or does it even matter here in Texas when filing for divorce? While there are no guaranteed benefits or advantages to filing [...]
"Winning" a divorce can mean different things do different people. For one person it could mean that the majority of assets will go to you, while for another person the primary focus could be their house, or even more importantly their parental and guardianship rights' to their children. If you're wanting a divorce and the divorce is warranted due to a "fault" such [...]
Reasons Why a Contested Divorce is in Your Best Interest When it comes to divorce, most people are looking for the fastest resolution that benefits them the most. Balancing those two can be difficult depending upon the demands of each party. While some people can agree to terms within a divorce quickly, others find a contested divorce the only viable option for their [...]
What happens in a Contested Divorce in Texas A contested divorce is just what it sounds like: one or both spouses contest (dispute) some aspect of their divorce. When this occurs, proceedings within a divorce take a separate turn and require more time and effort to resolve. This may cause greater stress and increased legal fees during the divorce. The disputes generally involve property [...]
Are you still responsible for debts after a divorce? A creditor’s right to collect a debt is not affected by your Final Decree of Divorce. You still have the responsibility of paying all debts. So if the judge orders your spouse to pay a debt that is in both your names (such as a car loan or mortgage) but your spouse doesn’t pay [...]
When Can a Child Pick Which Parent to Live With? “Can my child choose which parent to live with in our divorce (or child custody) case?” We often hear whenever child custody is an issue within a divorce involving younger children, parents asking if their children are able to choose who they want to live with. This is one of those questions that we hear [...]
When you're going through a divorce and looking for a divorce attorney in Fort Worth, Dallas, or the surrounding area, remember that you don't have to hire the first attorney you find online. In fact, choosing the right lawyer to guide you through your divorce is one of the most important divorce-related decisions you'll make. Even if you've received a referral to a [...]
