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Archives for May 2018

Will Smoking Pot Have An Impact On My Divorce?

May 31, 2018 By Paula Locke Smyth

impact of smoking pot on divorce

The short answer is yes. In the state of Texas, marijuana is still an illegal drug. That means the law handles it the same as any other illegal substance. Pot being illegal isn’t the only reason using it will impact your divorce. As more states join the movement of legalizing marijuana, it may leave you wondering if smoking pot will have an impact on your divorce. If you’re headed for divorce or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: Court, Drugs, Impact, legal issues, marijuana

When is it Too Late to Save a Marriage?

May 17, 2018 By Paula Locke Smyth

When is it Too Late to Save a Marriage?

Nearly half of all American couples give up on their marriage.  According to the American Psychological Association, 90 percent of people marry by age 50.  Out of those marriages, 40 to 50 percent end in divorce.*  One question is when is it too late to salvage a marriage if one or both of the spouses wanted to do so?  Attorney Paula Lock Smyth has advised clients on what steps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: end of a marriage

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Two Approaches To Divorce In Texas

In most cases, a divorce in Texas actually consists of two family law issues that are consolidated … [Read More...]

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