Paula Lock Smyth

Dallas Family Law & Divorce Attorney

  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • My Practice
    • Professional History
    • Memberships, Activities, Recognition
  • Practice Areas
    • Divorce
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Mediation
    • Parenting Rights
    • Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
  • FAQs
    • Just Been Served Papers? Now What?
    • Child Support FAQs
    • How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?
    • Is There Such a Thing as Legal Separation?
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Sitemap

Sitemap

Pages:

  • Areas of Practice
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Divorce
      • Alimony or Spousal Support
      • Alternatives to Divorce
      • Contested vs Uncontested Divorce
      • Finding Hidden Assets
      • High Net Worth Divorce
      • Military Divorce
      • Post Divorce Issues
      • Premarital & Post-Marital Agreements
      • Property Division
      • Restraining Orders & Protective Orders
      • Same Sex Divorce
      • Temporary Orders
      • Valuation of Assets
    • Family Law
    • Mediation
    • Parenting Rights
      • Adoption Overview
      • Child Custody
        • Custody Modification
        • Parenting Plans
        • Relocation Issues
        • Shared Custody
      • Child Support
      • Child Visitation
      • Enforcement
      • Father’s Rights
      • Grandparent’s Rights
      • How Divorce Affects Children
      • Paternity
      • Same Sex Custody
      • Sole Custody
      • Step-parent Adoption
    • Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
  • Contact Us
    • Thank You!
  • During the COVID-19 Crisis
  • FAQs
    • Assistance With The Divorce Process
    • Child Support FAQs
    • How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Texas?
    • Legal Separation in Texas
  • Media
  • Paula Lock Smyth | Dallas Family Law Attorney
    • Memberships, Activities, Recognition
    • Professional History
  • Review Request Sender
  • Sitemap
  • Videos

Categories:

  • Blog
    • Adoption
    • Child Custody
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Divorce
    • Fathers' Rights
  • Home Page RDR
  • home slider
  • Media

Authors:

  • Crouch Group (96)
  • legal staff - S.H. (17)
  • Paula Locke Smyth (97)
  • Staff - S.R. (7)

Monthly:

  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • November 2024
  • September 2024
  • May 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • October 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • August 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • December 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • June 2013

Recent Posts:

  • Pets and Divorce
  • Can You Divorce with Dignity and Respect?
  • What Are the Different Types of Divorce Lawyers?
  • What Makes a Gray Divorce Different from Other Divorces?
  • Are Prenups Worth It?
  • How to Prepare for a Child Custody Evaluation
  • Stupid Things People Fight Over During a Divorce
  • What is a Post-Marital Agreement?
  • The Dangers of a DIY Divorce
  • What Documents Do I Need To Keep After My Divorce?
  • The Impact of Divorce on a Child’s Education
  • I Just Got Engaged: Do I Need A Prenup?
  • My Marriage Is Over, Now What?
  • Understanding Texas Divorce Residency Requirements
  • Mediation in Texas: The Pros and Cons
  • Managing a High Conflict Divorce
  • Things to Avoid While Going Through a Divorce
  • What is a Contested Divorce?
  • What is a No-Fault Divorce and Why is it Important?
  • Why Is There a 60-Day Waiting Period To Get Divorced In Texas?
  • Managing Emotions During a Divorce
  • What Do People Need to Know About Getting a Divorce in Dallas?  
  • Divorce: Fear of Missing Out
  • Can A Child Choose Who To Live With?
  • What Happens When You Don’t Have a Standard Possession Schedule?  
  • What Is a Standard Possession Schedule?
  • Common Divorce Misconception: Fathers Never Get Custody of Their Children
  • Can I Modify My Divorce Settlement?
  • What Makes a Good Divorce Lawyer?
  • The Impact of Parental Alienation on a Divorce Case
  • Roadblocks in a Divorce Settlement
  • What is a Custody Evaluation?
  • Common Divorce Fears
  • Over 50 and Considering Divorce? What Texans Need to Know
  • The Impact of Rising Home Prices on a Divorce Case
  • The Impact of Illegal Drugs or Alcohol on a Divorce
  • Advantage of Neutral Experts in a Collaborative Divorce
  • Benefits of a Financial Neutral in a Divorce
  • The Costs of a High Conflict Divorce
  • How to Reduce the Cost of Divorce
  • The Importance of a Prenup
  • What Do Kids Want from Their Parents During a Divorce?
  • Dealing with Divorce and the Holidays: Part 2
  • Dealing with Divorce and the Holidays: Part 1
  • How Fast Can Someone Get a Divorce in Texas?
  • When Divorced Parents Disagree Over Their Children’s COVID Vaccinations
  • Can I Date During My Divorce?
  • Why Would Someone Want to Avoid Going to Court in a Divorce Case?
  • Contesting A Parenting Plan
  • What Is A Parenting Plan?
  • Divorce: How Much Will It Cost?
  • When Parents Do Not Agree on Vaccinating their Children
  • How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce?
  • What Is A Child-Centered Divorce?
  • Most Common Reason People Get A Divorce
  • Should I Hire an Attorney to Represent Me in My Divorce?
  • Post-Divorce Checklist
  • How Does Child Custody Really Work?
  • Fear and Divorce
  • COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
  • Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Crisis
  • What is Co-Parenting?
  • How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
  • Too Much Time at Home with Your Spouse?
  • Novel Coronavirus and Job Loss
  • Preparing for Court
  • Divorce Mistakes: Texting and Social Media
  • Why Is It Important to Have A Child-Centered Divorce?
  • How to Tell Children About Divorce
  • Being Thankful, Even During Divorce
  • How Do You Explain to Clients About Mediation, Litigation and Collaborative?
  • Divorce and the Holidays
  • Property Division in Divorce
  • The #1 Way to Save Money in a Divorce
  • How to Communicate with Your Attorney During the Divorce
  • Addiction and Divorce
  • How Is A Divorce Different If It’s A Common Law Marriage Versus A Traditional Marriage?
  • Can Someone Be Too Angry For A Collaborative Divorce?
  • Child Custody: How Do You Manage Summer With The Kids?
  • How to Handle Stress in the Course of a Divorce
  • Your Spouse Just Told You They Want a Divorce. Now What?
  • How Does the Court Decide Who Gets to Make Decisions Regarding the Children?
  • Divorce Mistakes That Can Cost You
  • Rich Tones Chorus – Making Beautiful Music!
  • Tips for Handling Valentine’s Day in the Midst of Divorce
  • Can You Be Friends with Your Ex After Divorce?
  • How To Talk To Your Spouse About Divorce
  • Is It Worthwhile to Apologize in the Middle of Divorce?
  • How Do You Manage Anger In The Divorce Process?
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Child Custody
  • How Does Child Custody Work During the Summer?
  • Paula Lock Smyth’s Passion for Singing Leads Her to The Rich-Tones
  • Will Smoking Pot Have An Impact On My Divorce?
  • When is it Too Late to Save a Marriage?
  • Father’s Rights in Child Custody
  • Mother’s Rights in Child Custody
  • Children’s Rights in a Divorce
  • How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce?
  • 6 Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media and Divorce
  • What To Expect When Filing For Divorce

Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices

2911 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 300
Dallas, Texas 75219

Phone: 214-420-1800
Fax: 214-420-1801

Find what you need…

Additional Videos

VIDEO Title 1 Placeholder Text
VIDEO Title 1 Placeholder Text
VIDEO Title 1 Placeholder Text
VIDEO Title 1 Placeholder Text
VIDEO Title 1 Placeholder Text
VIDEO Title 1 Placeholder Text

Contact Us

From the Blog

How is alimony determined in a Texas divorce?

When a Texas couple divorces, one of the most complicated and often contentious issues that will be … [Read More...]

Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices
2911 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 300
Dallas, Texas 75219

Phone: 214-420-1800
Fax: 214-420-1801

Disclaimer
The contents of this website does not imply legal advise or counsel and does not establish an attorney/client relationship. Please contact us for information on our policies regarding any relationship with clients, potential clients, or non-clients of our firm.

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2025 · by Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices. All rights reserved.

· · ·

Website Design by The Crouch Group

Log in

  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    ▼
    • My Practice
    • Professional History
    • Memberships, Activities, Recognition
  • Practice Areas
    ▼
    • Divorce
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Mediation
    • Parenting Rights
    • Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
  • FAQs
    ▼
    • Just Been Served Papers? Now What?
    • Child Support FAQs
    • How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?
    • Is There Such a Thing as Legal Separation?
  • Blog
  • Contact Us