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
The Reality of the “We Have Everything Worked Out” Divorce
Many couples begin the divorce process believing they have already agreed on everything that needs to be decided for their divorce.There are many important decisions about children, property and finances that have not yet been discussed. Those details must be resolved before the divorce is finalized. Everything is Worked Out in Our Divorce Except… When […]
What You Should Know Before Moving Out During a Divorce
Moving out of the marital home during a divorce can affect parenting time, finances, and daily life, but it does not mean you give up your rights to your home or your children. Before making that decision, it helps to understand how housing, expenses, parenting schedules, and finances are treated and why speaking with an […]
Why Marriages Fail
Many marriages fail because expectations are never discussed, finances are avoided, and time together fades as responsibilities grow. When couples stop planning and working toward shared goals, distance builds. How divorce is handled can also affect families long after the marriage ends. When Expectations Are Never Discussed One of the most common reasons marriages fail […]