Blog Posts in 2011
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you are involved in a child custody case it is important to start thinking carefully about what evidence might be useful during a hearing. The most common form of evidence in any custody hearing is ...
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Posted on Dec 12, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
A Waiver of Service is a document that may be presented to you at the beginning of a Divorce case. If agreed to and signed, the most common Waiver of Service removes the need for a private process ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. These four words are alarming-- and they are intended to be. If you have recently received paperwork, either in the mail, or from a process server, it is important you take some ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you are in a custody battle, or anticipate one in the near future it is important to understand some terminology you are likely to come across. Chances are you will be presented with a range of ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
In the State of Texas you do not need your spouse's permission to file for Divorce or move forward with a Divorce. It is not uncommon for an individual in an unhappy marriage to be told that their ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Before filing for Divorce it is important to make sure that you meet all of the "residency" requirements under the Texas Family Code. Residency requirements are in place to make sure that ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
During your Family Law case it may be necessary to attend a hearing. The two most common hearings are Temporary Orders Hearings, or Final Orders Hearings. When you attend either of these hearings you ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
A Temporary Orders hearing in your Family Law case is an important event. The rules put in place by the Judge at a Temporary Orders Hearing may become more permanent at a later, Final Hearing. Because ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Entering into a custody battle can be an emotional and draining process. It is important to know what custody arrangements and Orders are likely to be put in place before entering into discussions ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
One important consideration in every divorce is: how are we going to divide up the assets? This question arises in nearly every divorce. In fact, even if you and your spouse are in a considerable ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
There are four steps that occur in every divorce in Texas. Step One: Drafting and Filing an Original Petition Prior to filing an Original Petition for Divorce it is important to have a gameplan. At a ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
When the biological parents of a child disagree about which parent should have the right to designate primary residence there is often a need to have a judge decide the dispute. The reason for this is ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Many individuals throw the term "common law marriage" around but few are very familiar with what common law marriage is in Texas. The concept of common law marriage as individuals generally ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Parents in a custody dispute often ask the following question: If my ex is behind on his/her child support is he still able to see my child/children according to the Court order? The answer to the ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
On September 1, 2011 a court will be required to consider thirteen (13) factors when making a decision on custody of a child under three years of age. The law, Senate Bill Number 820, will become ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Take a look at the top ten celebrity divorce settlements: http://www.totaldivorce.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/biggest-celebrity-divorces1.jpg .
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Posted on Aug 12, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
A child's opinion regarding which parent they would like to live with may impact a court's ultimate decision. Under Texas Family Code Section 153.009 a court may interview a child under the ...
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Posted on Aug 11, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Please find an informative article regarding ERISA-regulated retirement accounts and IRAs below. Jeff Landers outlines the steps individuals should take in the event of Divorce . Article: ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Spousal maintenance in Texas is about to change. On September 1, 2011 HB 901 will become effective. HB 901 lowers the threshold for obtaining spousal maintenance in Texas. After September 1, 2011 a ...
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Posted on Jun 13, 2011 By Heselmeyer, Zinda & Davis, PLLC
In the state of Texas, you and your spouse must meet certain requirements before you become eligible to file for divorce . By consulting with an experienced Austin divorce lawyer from our office, you ...
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Posted on Jun 1, 2011 By Heselmeyer Zinda & Davis, PLLC
There are many different attorneys out there all offering the same thing. They all believe that their firm is better than the next and that they can help you achieve the best results. However, this is ...
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Posted on May 16, 2011 By Austin Divorce Attorney
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