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Texas family law, answered plainly
Clear answers to the questions Dallas spouses, parents and grandparents ask about divorce, children, property and Texas family law, written by John B. Polk.
SupportTemporary Spousal Support and Changing Alimony in TexasMoney during the case is decided by temporary orders. After the decree, maintenance can end, shrink or be enforced. How each works in Texas.
AgreementsWhat a Prenup or Postnup Can Protect in TexasTexas community property rules reach further than most couples expect. How a prenup or postnup protects a business, home, inheritance and retirement.
AgreementsEnding a Common Law Marriage in Texas: Divorce, Property, SupportA proven common law marriage ends only by divorce. Here is what happens to property, support and business interests, and why timing matters.
Hiring a lawyerYour First Divorce Consultation: Questions, Documents, FeesThe questions to ask, the documents to bring, how retainers and refunds work, and how to meet a divorce lawyer without your spouse finding out.
DivorceHow Long Does a Divorce Take in Texas?Texas sets a 60-day minimum after filing. Here is what that rule means, when it does not apply and what stretches a divorce beyond it.
DivorceContested vs. Uncontested Divorce in TexasWhat makes a Texas divorce contested or uncontested, how a fight can turn into an agreement, and the role of mediation.
MediationIs Online Divorce Mediation an Option in Texas?Divorce mediation over Zoom follows the same rules as mediation in person. Here is how a session runs, how agreements are signed and when it fits.
Hiring a lawyerHow Much Does a Divorce Lawyer Cost in Dallas?There is no set price for a divorce. Here is how family lawyers bill, what pushes the cost up and what keeps it down.