A divorce can be both a liberating and emotional experience. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of divorce in the United States is 2.9 per 1,000 population (2018). Married couples end their marriages for a variety of reasons, and our McAllen divorce lawyers would like to share three with you. Financial Issues Debt and... Read More
When getting a divorce, one of the first decisions you’ll have to make is deciding on either filing for a no-fault or fault divorce. A no-fault divorce is chosen when a spouse believes their relationship can’t be fixed and neither partner is at fault. However, a fault divorce is an option if a spouse was abusive, cheating, etc., but this... Read More
Divorcing requires many tough decisions that can affect your children. For that reason, divorcees must work together as co-parents to raise them together. As a divorced parent, countless questions may be running through your head about how this new lifestyle will affect your parenting rights. Learn what you can do and how our divorce lawyers in McAllen can help. Standard... Read More
Due to the pandemic, attending divorce hearings has changed. While some must be held in a courtroom, a number of county courts may consider other hearings as non-essential. What does this mean for your divorce hearing? It can be postponed or expedited depending on your situation. Our family law attorneys in McAllen can provide guidance to help you navigate the... Read More
The new school year has come with many new challenges for divorced parents. No matter if kids are studying from home or attending classes, parents are required to uphold their visitation schedules during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Texas Attorney General. What should you do if you feel the need to adjust the visitation schedule you and your ex-spouse follow due... Read More
Have you been hearing conflicting “facts” about how family law courts are working during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, now is the time to understand what your parental responsibilities, as a divorcee, include. Learn about three rumors circling family law courts during the pandemic. Rumor 1: I Don't Have to Pay Child Support The Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division... Read More
Divorces can be long, drawn-out processes that include many steps such as meeting with your lawyer, participating in mediations, and even attending court hearings. Another step that many divorcing couples must contend with is the distribution of their shared properties, also known as “community property.” Our McAllen divorce lawyers can explain the specifics of community property and show how your... Read More
Divorcing during the COVID-19 pandemic may feel overwhelming, but it can be done with our McAllen divorce lawyers. Before jumping straight into the process, it’s important to know about the most common concerns that come up about divorce. Check them out below, keep them in mind, and be sure to reach out to us for any questions. How Can a... Read More
Were you and your partner discussing the possibility of divorce when quarantine started? Is divorce still an option? If so, know that our McAllen divorce lawyers want to make it easy to serve you by phone while still respecting social distancing. Only a family lawyer can properly explain the process. We suggest writing down your concerns to ensure that we... Read More
We think it’s fair to say that it can be an overbearing struggle to have to deal with your recently deceased loved one’s belongings. This can be for a number of reasons, but the most important would perhaps be the sentimental value these belongings have. If the deceased had a will, then knowing how these personal effects will be handled... Read More