Child custody and property are the two biggest pillars of divorce. As for the family home… This is the battleground where they meet, head on. Not only does a house function as the physical structure keeping your children out of the cold, but it’s ... » Learn More about Dividing Mortgage and House: Who Gets the House?
Dividing Mortgage and House After Divorce
When it comes to the division of marital property, one of the most common questions we’re asked at Neal Ashmore, is “Who gets the house?” (Not to mention, the mortgage!) It’s a fair question, especially when you consider that a house often ... » Learn More about Dividing Mortgage and House After Divorce
Seven Time Management Tips for the Solo Parent
Kids are cute and heartwarming. They’re also little terrorists when they want to be, and have the capacity to drive the most level-headed parent to within an inch of their sanity. Even when they aren’t whining, arguing, or stuffing crayons into the ... » Learn More about Seven Time Management Tips for the Solo Parent
Signs of an Unhappy Marriage
All marriages go through slumps. In fact, if you’re married and you haven’t thought about lighting your spouse on fire at some point or another, we’d say you’re either lying, or else ready for sainthood. Still, while it’s completely normal for ... » Learn More about Signs of an Unhappy Marriage
Texas Family Court
For a lot of people, “court” is just… well… court. The place where lawyers meet to duke it out in front of a judge, surrounded by glossy wood surfaces, great acoustics, and a lot of gavel pounding. However, not only is this image false (real ... » Learn More about Texas Family Court
Do it Yourself Divorce in Texas
Whether pest control, carpentry, or how to change a car battery, the enterprising go-getter can now find instructions for just about any project online. What used to take apprenticeships, on the job training, a degree, and copious amounts of sheer ... » Learn More about Do it Yourself Divorce in Texas
Texas Separation Requirements Before Divorce
For couples who aren’t quite ready to tackle divorce, separation can be a great precursor, giving them time and space to figure out what they really want to do. At Neal Ashmore, we’ve helped many clients settle into separation, and one question we’re ... » Learn More about Texas Separation Requirements Before Divorce
How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Texas?
If you’re trying to chart out how much of your life you’re about to devote to divorce, the answer probably isn’t going to make you happy. Because the truth is? We have no idea. How long it takes to get a divorce in Texas depends on a host of ... » Learn More about How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Texas?
How to Choose Your Collaborative Divorce Attorney
It is crucial to choose a lawyer experienced and trained in the collaborative process for the collaborative case to be successful. Many lawyers are great lawyers in litigated cases. Many are great negotiators. If your lawyer has not been trained in ... » Learn More about How to Choose Your Collaborative Divorce Attorney
Three Steps to Take to Find the “RIGHT” Lawyer for your Family Law Matter
In past blogs, we addressed the Three "Baby Steps" to take when Thinking about a Divorce and Five Questions to Ponder when trying to find the RIGHT Lawyer to Hire for a Family Law Matter. In this blog, we are going to tackle "how do I do it" ... » Learn More about Three Steps to Take to Find the “RIGHT” Lawyer for your Family Law Matter
