A no-fault divorce refers to the Texas Family Code grounds for divorce. In a no-fault divorce, a court can grant the dissolution of a marriage without blaming either party for the failure of the marriage. No-fault divorce acknowledges that the marriage is insupportable (i.e. irretrievably broken down) and that there is no chance of reconciliation. The importance of no-fault divorce is … [Read more...]
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Why Is There a 60-Day Waiting Period To Get Divorced In Texas?
As a family law attorney in Texas, I often am asked about the waiting period for divorce. Many clients are frustrated by the idea that they can't simply walk into a courtroom and have their divorce finalized on the spot. However, there are good reasons for the waiting period, which is mandated by Texas law. The waiting period for divorce in Texas is 60 days. This means that from the date that … [Read more...]
Managing Emotions During a Divorce
Managing your emotions during your divorce can be an extremely challenging task. Divorce is an emotional time and can cause intense feelings of sadness, anger, frustration, and fear. It is crucial to manage and control these emotions during the divorce process because unmanaged emotions can lead to poor decision-making and possibly impede the divorce process. Here are my top divorce tips … [Read more...]