How long spousal maintenance lasts in Texas, and the cap on the amount
Texas caps court-ordered spousal maintenance at five, seven or ten years and at the lesser of $5,000 a month or…
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After the final divorce decree in Texas: a practical follow-through checklist
A signed Texas divorce decree may leave transfers and other tasks unfinished. Track the required documents, deadlines and proof that each step is complete.
Who qualifies for spousal maintenance in Texas
Texas courts order spousal maintenance only when a spouse cannot meet minimum reasonable needs from their own property and fits…
How to file an uncontested divorce in Texas
Texas asks for six months of residence in the state and ninety days in the county. Both have to be…
How long an uncontested divorce takes in Texas
Texas courts cannot sign a divorce until the sixty first day after the petition is filed. There is no way…
Contested vs uncontested divorce in Texas
An uncontested divorce is one where you agree on every issue. Property, debts, the children, the schedule, support. All of…
What happens if mediation fails in a Texas divorce
If the session ends without agreement, the mediator reports only that the case did not settle. They do not tell…
How to prepare for your first divorce mediation
Mediation moves at the speed of your information. Sessions stall when one side cannot say what an account holds or…
What divorce mediation costs in Texas
Most Texas family mediators charge per party for a block of time, not by the hour. A half day and…
How divorce mediation works in Texas
Mediation is a settlement conversation run by a neutral third person. The mediator does not decide anything. They carry offers…