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
Attorney Retainers and Divorce Costs
As attorneys, one question we’re often asked is, “How much is my divorce going to cost me?” While there’s no “one stop shop” answer to that, we’d be lying if we didn’t acknowledge that getting divorced can be expensive. The exact amount, however, ... » Learn More about Attorney Retainers and Divorce Costs
How Does Texas Calculate Child Support?
Amongst the war of differing parenting styles, the one thing we’re confident all parents can agree on is: children don’t come cheap. Indeed, a 2018 study showed that the average cost to raise a single child in the U.S. rounded out to a cool, ... » Learn More about How Does Texas Calculate Child Support?
Suspect Your Spouse of Cheating? There’s an App for That
For owners of the new iPhone 4s who suspect that their significant other is cheating on them, apparently there is an app for that. An app available on the iOS 5 platform of the new iPhone 4 allows friends and family to track each other. Called ... » Learn More about Suspect Your Spouse of Cheating? There’s an App for That
Texas man begins jail sentence for late child support
A Texas father who was sentenced to six months in jail for nonpayment of child support began his jail sentence after his appeal was rejected. The man owed more than $3,000 in back child support when he realized the money that was being garnished by ... » Learn More about Texas man begins jail sentence for late child support
