Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Family Law, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer, Visitation and Access
The truth is that there are various ways that an order can be crafted to protect the children and still allow them to have an ongoing relationship with their parent that is struggling with alcohol issues, depending on the severity of the issues. The solution is normally a combination of protections during periods of possession, …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer, News, Uncontested Divorce
After working in family law for the past 14 years from an intern in a local family law court to running my own practice, I have decided to expand our Agreed reduced retainer Family law Services. The services we include: Agreed Divorce Agreed Motion to Modify Agreed Child Name Change Agreed Suit Affecting P/C Relationship …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Billing, Consultations, General, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
As an attorney, I often hear clients ask, “What is a retainer?” Potential clients and existing clients of attorneys are often times misinformed when it comes to understanding what a legal retainer is and how it is used throughout the entirety of their legal case. A retainer is the fee that the client pays when …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Family Law, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Ramos Law Group, PLLC, was founded by board certified attorney Mary E. Ramos, founder of Ramos Law Group, PLLC, who is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Why should you choose a board certified attorney in Texas over a non-board certified attorney? There are several reasons why choosing a …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, High Net Worth, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Video Transcription: Things not to do during your divorce process. Don’t date. Don’t do drugs. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t use your children as pawns or put them in the middle. Don’t dredge on the past of your divorce process. Let the past be the past. We’re trying to move forward. It’s not gonna be …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Billing, Divorce, General, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Reducing the Cost of Legal Representation A divorce is one of the most challenging and emotionally draining experiences someone can go through. An effective and experienced family law attorney can help guide you through this trying process, but it’s no secret that hiring legal representation in Texas can be expensive. Consider these tips: Send specific, …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
If you’re facing divorce, it may be tempting to go into it alone. However, it is strongly recommended that you reconsider. Even an uncontested divorce is going to have twists and turns along the way that should be handled by a legal professional. A family divorce lawyer has important skills and experience that will make …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Choosing the right divorce lawyers in Houston TX can be a difficult task. After all, this person could help you achieve optimal results or be responsible for significant physical and emotional loss. When it comes to selecting the best possible divorce attorney for your situation, there are some critical factors you will need to consider. …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Unfortunately there is no cut and dry answer to this question. It depends on three main factors: 1. What is your attorney’s hourly rate? – An attorney with an hourly rate of $175 per hour will clearly result with lower attorney’s fees than an attorney who charges $475 per hour. Keep in mind that an attorney’s hourly rate is often reflective of their experience and skill level so it may be in your best interest to choose an experienced attorney at the cost of having higher attorney’s fees.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
A divorce attorney is going to represent you in one of the most difficult and trying periods in an adult’s life, a divorce. You want a competent person to represent your interests to the best of their abilities. Below are a few qualities a good divorce attorney should have:
