Dallas Divorce: Standing Orders
For every Dallas Divorce case that is filed in Dallas County, a specific set of orders attaches to each party just as soon as the case is filed. These orders act as a sort of temporary restraining order – in other words, they give the parties to a case some “ground rules” for how to [...]
Is there a Quickie Divorce in Texas?
The San Francisco Examiner is reporting that it looks like actor Kelsey Grammer “ is getting exactly what he wanted: A quickie divorce so he can have a quickie wedding.” The divorce will be granted but the property will still need to be divided. In Texas, a court cannot render a final judgment in a [...]
What is a Subpoena in Texas?
A subpoena in Texas is a process that commands a person to appear and give testimony or to produce for inspection documents or other tangible things. The rules in Texas do not state how much advance notice should be allowed for issuing a subpoena for a hearing or trial. Typically, the witness will need to [...]
Just Because You Earn It Doesn’t Mean It’s Yours
Texas has operated under a community property system since 1840. What does this mean? It means that in Texas there is a presumption that all property owned by one or both of the spouses at anytime during the marriage is community property. The fact that only one spouse is named on a title, deed, or [...]
What is an Original Petition in a Dallas Divorce?
If you are starting a Dallas divorce case, the case starts with the filing of a document called the Original Petition. This document will list which county you live in, if you have any children, the date you were married and the date you separated, if you are asking for a temporary hearing, generally state [...]
When can I begin to date during a Dallas Texas Divorce?
WHEN CAN I BEGIN TO DATE? In a typical Dallas Texas Divorce case, a client will usually ask me the question when can I begin to date? My usual reply is not until the divorce is final. While Texas is a no-fault state for getting a divorce, adultery is still a ground under The Texas [...]
How does Texas Child Support Work?
How does Texas Child Support Work? In our consultations with our Dallas Divorce clients, we typically explain how child support works in Texas as part of that process. The parent who will not have primary possession of the children or who has less time with physical possession of the children compared to the other parent [...]
Can I File For Divorce In Dallas County?
When can I file for divorce in Dallas County? No less than one spouse must have been “domiciled” in Texas for six months, along with a “resident” from the county (such as Dallas) in which the suit is filed for 90 days, prior to the petition for divorce being filed. The terms “domicile” and “residence” [...]
10 THINGS TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST DIVORCE CONSULTATION
10 THINGS TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST DIVORCE CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DALLAS ATTORNEY New Years resolutions bring the thoughts of losing weight, spending less time at the office, or making more money, and some of you start thinking about filing for divorce. When we are meeting with a potential new client for the first time, [...]
Your Role as a Dallas Divorce Client
YOUR ROLE AS CLIENT IN YOUR DALLAS DIVORCE CASE Keep in mind, it’s your court case, not your attorney’s. Here are a handful of the things that You should do in your case and that we tell our clients that hire The Wright Firm: 1. Be Informed You need to be as knowledgeable and as [...]
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