Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law
Everyone knows that marriage can be expensive. In 2017, Market Watch reported the average cost of a wedding exceeded $30,000. The expenses continue to pile up well after the vows are exchanged and the cake is cut. However, many couples overlook another cost that almost half of them will also have to consider down the …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law
Online Divorce Services Are Gaining Popularity Have you been thinking about getting a divorce? If so, with minimal research, you’ve probably encountered numerous advertisements and articles about online divorce in Texas. This is not by chance. “Online divorce Texas” and “online divorce in Texas for free” are popular search terms because spouses considering divorce are …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Visitation and Access
Once a court order is in place concerning possession and access, parties and their children tend to acclimate to the new schedule without too many problems. However, if the possessory parent (the parent who does not have the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the children) has an obstacle when regularly exercising possession, …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Does Texas have jurisdiction over my divorce? This question is crucial before you start the legal process. Before you even speak to an attorney, it may be helpful to know what court has jurisdiction over your divorce. Knowing how the Judge in your case is likely to rule and what their pet peeves are can …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Every order that requires one party (Obligor) to pay child support to another party (Obligee) will outline how the Oblligor is to make payments. It will say the following: Payment – IT IS ORDERED that all payments shall be made through the state disbursement unit at Texas Child Support Disbursement Unit, P.O. Box 659791, San …
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 | Consultations, Discovery
Very few people seeking a divorce want to see the process drag out longer than necessary. Divorces can be difficult and expensive. If you’re seeking a divorce, you likely don’t want to spend a lot of time and money in the process either. But the answer to how long a divorce takes in Texas will …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support, Divorce
If you’re considering handling your own divorce paperwork and proceedings, you’re not alone. There are many couples who start the divorce process without representation from an attorney. While this practice is legal, it can be dangerous when people believe in several common myths about divorce before trying to start a do-it-yourself divorce in Texas.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
There may be a time when you need to get copies or verification of your divorce records. For example, you may need to show them to an employer or a state organization so that you can give cause for a name change. You may need to show them to a governmental entity so that you …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Family Law, Visitation and Access
Under the Texas Family Code, there are certain circumstances where grandparents can file a suit requesting the court to grant them possession of or access to their biological grandchildren. However, there are certain statutory requirements that the grandparent must prove before the Court can award possession and access to grandparents in Texas. First, the grandparent(s) must …
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