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...]
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Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be a War
You do not have to fight your way through a divorce. A Collaborative Divorce gives you the chance to resolve issues with dignity, protect your finances, and preserve important relationships. Rethinking What Divorce Looks Like When you think about divorce, it is easy to picture conflict, courtrooms, and constant tension. That image of divorce is common, but it is not your only … [Read more...]
Why Preserving a Relationship with Your Ex Matters
You may want distance from your former spouse, but maintaining a functional relationship supports your children’s well-being long after the divorce is final. A cooperative approach helps lower tension, makes co-parenting easier, and keeps the focus on raising happy and healthy kids instead of fueling conflict. Why You Still Need a Functional Relationship with Your Ex It is completely … [Read more...]
Is Divorce Worse Than Death?
Divorce can feel like a death because it ends not only a marriage but also the life you once knew. You may lose your partner, your connection with your children, and even your financial stability. While you cannot change the past, you can choose how to move forward. Collaborative Divorce offers a healthier, more respectful way to begin rebuilding your future and finding your new normal. When … [Read more...]
Pets and Divorce
If you and your spouse are getting divorced and have a pet, you already know how emotional the situation can become. Pets are more than property. They’re family. But under Texas law, pets are technically considered property. That means the court isn't required to give you a custody or visitation schedule for your furry friend. However, that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Your Pet Is … [Read more...]
My Marriage Is Over, Now What?
So, you find yourself at a crossroads, believing that your marriage has run its course. It's a tough situation to be in, but understanding your next steps is crucial. Let's walk through what you need to consider, especially if there are minor children or complex finances involved. For Those with Children If there are minor children in the picture, it is recommended that you and your spouse … [Read more...]
Divorce: Fear of Missing Out
Beginning the divorce process is often intimidating. Emotions run high even if both parties agree that a divorce is going to happen. Often, one spouse wants the divorce and the other one is uncertain or does not want the divorce. Decisions must be made about property division, where will the children live, how can each parent spend quality time with the children and how will a one-household … [Read more...]
The Costs of a High Conflict Divorce
A high conflict divorce is one where at least one of the parties in the case is difficult to deal with or at least one of the attorneys seems to enjoy stirring up the pot. Whichever it is, it can substantially increase the cost of the divorce. How a High Conflict Divorce Increases the Cost The main way a high conflict divorce increases the cost is by increasing the number of … [Read more...]
Most Common Reason People Get A Divorce
The divorce rate in the U.S. is shockingly high. There are many reasons that couples cannot maintain their relationship and decide to part ways. Texas law provides for both a no-fault divorce and a divorce based upon fault grounds. A No-Fault Divorce in Texas The Texas Family Code allows for a divorce without regard to fault “if the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or … [Read more...]
How Do You Explain to Clients About Mediation, Litigation and Collaborative?
When a marriage breaks down, the parties know is they want a divorce, but they are unaware of the different methods available to them to make that happen. At Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices, we begin our representation by explaining to our clients what their options are and how mediation, litigation, and the collaborative divorce process work. Litigation Litigation is the traditional … [Read more...]
