Although it may seem unfair, you should not date while going through a divorce in Texas. There are legal and personal reasons why you should wait until the divorce is final before dating. Do Not Turn Your No-Fault Divorce Into one with Fault Allegations Texas law allows a no-fault divorce. This means couples…
The easy answer to the question about whether you can kick your spouse out of the house is, “No.” You cannot arbitrarily kick your spouse out of the house. You need a court order to evict a spouse who, in Texas, a community property state, generally has as much legal…
A gray divorce is one that involves couples over the age of 50. Although some gray divorces are short-term, the majority involve couples who have been married for many years. There are issues unique to this type of divorce that are not faced by younger couples. For example: There are no minor…
Divorce is generally an emotionally painful experience even when both spouses agree a divorce is in their best interest. They both may have a list of questions. At the top of that list is often: “Who gets the house?” It is not an easy answer, but at Springer & Lyle, we do…
Texas is a community property state for purposes of division of property. This means that, with few exceptions, all property acquired by you during your marriage belongs equally to both you and your spouse. This includes, for example, the income you each earned from the date of your marriage to the date of your separation,…
Divorcing couples often want to know if they can get a quick divorce. The answer to the question depends on what they mean by “quick.” According to Texas law, the earliest date the final divorce decree can be issued is 60 days after the spouse who did not file the divorce…
During the divorce process, parents often disagree on custody and visitation issues, referred to under Texas law as conservatorship and possession. At Springer & Lyle, we guide our clients so they have a better understanding of what impact the child’s wishes will have on the final decision of the family law…
Texas is a community property state, which means all property acquired by a couple during their marriage is considered to belong equally to them both. This appears that the community property should then be split 50/50 between the spouses, but this is not always the way it turns out. Texas law instructs the court…
If you are divorcing for the first time in Texas, you may be concerned about things you have heard. There are myths about divorce that our attorneys at Springer & Lyle want to clarify. Common Myths About Divorce Children can choose which parent they want to live with. In Texas, a child under the age of 18 cannot…
Divorced parents often find coparenting difficult in the best of times. The COVID-19 pandemic has only complicated it. Parents who share custody may be questioning if, during this unprecedented holiday season, are the current possession orders in force. At Springer & Lyle, we want to help parents deal with co-parenting…
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Denton, TX 76205
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