Author: Jeff Anderson Divorce is never easy. It’s worse when one spouse doesn’t want to get divorced. In Texas, if one spouse wants a divorce, the…

Requirements Mediated Settlement Agreements are binding agreements between the parties so long as the requirements of the Texas Family Code are met. A mediated settlement agreement is binding on the…

Author: Jeff Anderson Courts often require mediation. Knowing what mediation is, how it works and when it is appropriately timed is important. What is Mediation? Mediation…

ENFORCEMENTS 101: Enforcing a Court Order During Divorce or Custody Proceedings Texas courts expect their orders to be followed and the Texas legislature has codified various methods for a litigant…

Author: Jeff Anderson Burden of proof is the standard by which an issue must be proven in Court for the Judge to rule in one’s favor.

NOT NECESSARILY 50/50 You are going through a divorce. Life as you have known it is about to change. One of the first things that should come to mind is…

PROPERTY DIVISION 101: Everything You Need to Know About Property Division You’re walking in to meet a divorce lawyer. You have so many questions. In fact, you have written a…

DISMISSING A DIVORCE IN TEXAS Author: Jeff Anderson What if you file for divorce, and then you and your spouse reconcile? It’s not so uncommon. In fact, after…

Author: Jeff Anderson Virtually nobody starts a marriage believing they are going to be divorced. But things happen and people change and sometimes, people find themselves…

Divorce is a time of emotional stress. It can be difficult to decide which property is “yours,” “mine,” ours,” or “theirs.” Here are some pointers. When thinking about dividing…