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What To Expect When Filing For Divorce

January 5, 2018 By Staff - P.S.

Filing for Divorce

Divorce comes with many life changes. It can be challenging if you haven’t braced yourself for those changes or if you don’t know what to expect. While dealing with clients at Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices, I’ve frequently been asked several common questions about what to expect when filing for divorce. Where do we start? The process starts with my asking the client how they want to proceed. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: filing for divorce

Study shows that divorce filings peak post-summer

August 25, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

As summer vacations come to an end and couples in Texas get back their routines, some couples may begin to realize that the optimism they felt about spending the future with their spouse has dwindled and they are plagued by the same issues they had before summer began. According to a new report, this is known as a "broken promise theory" - couples spend a lot of time together in the summer and it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: filing for divorce

The benefits of taking a break prior to filing for divorce

April 3, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

Every marriage goes through its ups and downs.  In cases where a marriage is dominated by conflict and unhappiness, some couples choose to take a break and physically separate for a time.  Time spent apart often provides clarity related to why a marriage isn’t working and can help spouses make decisions that will ultimately benefit both moving forward. While it may seem contrary, in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: conflict, filing for divorce, spousal support

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Factors affecting a child’s best interests in a divorce

The decision to end a marriage is not one most Dallas couples take lightly.  It comes with many … [Read More...]

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