For most couples, ending a marriage is a complex process that requires them to equitably divide their property, financial assets, debts and parenting … [Read More...]
Paula Lock Smyth
Dallas Family Law & Divorce Attorney
Divorce Doesn’t Have To Be Painful Rarely is doing battle in a courtroom beneficial to a family. Litigation can be a lengthy, expensive process that … [Read More...]
For many people, divorce is one of the most difficult transitions of their lives. Not only can untangling finances, property and parenting … [Read More...]
Property Division In Divorce During a divorce, many couples are surprised at how difficult it can be to divide not only high-valued assets, such as … [Read More...]
Although the Texas statutes that govern child custody and visitation do not discriminate on the basis of a parent’s gender, in many conservative … [Read More...]
When you have lost a loved one, the probate process can be one more in a long line of difficulties. Probate courts resolve estates according to a … [Read More...]
Blogs from Paula Lock Smyth
What Do People Need to Know About Getting a Divorce in Dallas?
Every jurisdiction has its own rules for how the family law court system works. Dallas County is no different. It is a large county, which means there are many courts assigned to family law matters. There is some specific information relevant to Dallas County that you may find helpful. Dallas County has Specialized Family Law […]
Divorce: Fear of Missing Out
Beginning the divorce process is often intimidating. Emotions run high even if both parties agree that a divorce is going to happen. Often, one spouse wants the divorce and the other one is uncertain or does not want the divorce. Decisions must be made about property division, where will the children live, how can each […]
Can A Child Choose Who To Live With?
Child custody and visitation, referred to in Texas as conservatorship and possession, are almost always sensitive subjects. Children may feel tossed about and as though they have no voice if their parents are arguing over their custody. According to the Texas Family Code, at age 12, a child is mature enough to express to the […]