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What should I know about the adoption process?

December 30, 2016 By Crouch Group

Making the decision to adopt is a significant and exciting decision.  Growing your family through adoption, however, may bring up some questions about the process.  Knowing the answers can help ease anxiety as you begin a new phase of your life that includes pursuing the adoption process.  It can be helpful to understand the basics of the adoption process. To begin with, there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption

How does the collaborative divorce process work?

December 16, 2016 By Crouch Group

The collaborative law divorce process is a beneficial process for divorcing couples to consider.  Rather than sorting out divorce-related disputes through litigation and contentious exchanges between the spouses, the collaborative law divorce process is one that allows the couple to work together to reach a divorce agreement that saves time, money and bad feelings.  Couples will need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: collaborative law

How long will my divorce take?

December 1, 2016 By Crouch Group

Once a couple in Texas decides to end their marriage, they often want to do so as quickly as possible, so they can begin to move on with their life. Therefore, one of the main questions they may have during a divorce is how long it will take. Though there is no fixed time period -- that can vary from case to case depending on the circumstances-- there is a certain way the legal complexities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: Time Frame

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Can You Divorce with Dignity and Respect?

Yes, you can divorce with dignity and respect. The key is avoiding a courtroom battle and choosing a … [Read More...]

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