Legal Separation: Does Living Apart Count as Divorce? When couples say they are “legally separated,” they generally mean they have been living apart for ome months or years. In Texas, legal separation is not recognized. That means, you can’t marry someone else under the assumption you are divorced where there is no divorce decree. So, […]
A hybrid law firm? Interesting. When I meet someone (usually other attorneys) at networking events or talk to other business-owners and they ask about my business, I pause. Mostly because I know it will take another few minutes to really explain how my law firm’s business structure. And that is only the introduction. Usually, our […]
Do I need an attorney to file a divorce? It depends. Filing for divorce can be complex, even when both parties agree to separate and file for divorce. If assets and children are involved, filing a petition is just the first step. Until, the judge signs the Final Divorce decree, the divorce is not official. […]
Can the petitioner modify a temporary order before it is signed? First, it is important to understand how modification works. The purpose of a temporary order is to create a sense of stability before final order. Also, in a case where parents have filed for divorce, the court wants to avoid moving the children back […]