For the most part, proving residency is as simple as signing an affidavitA written statement sworn to under oath (either before a notary public or a County Clerk) by its signer. which indicates when you moved to Texas. There are situations however, such as when someone contests your claim, when you may be required by the court to produce further proof.

Acceptable evidence may include things like a lease, a copy of your utility bill or even mail with a dated postmark to prove when you began receiving mail. Any of these things can be used to help prove residence if needed.

Social networking has exploded in the last few years and it’s certainly started to have an impact on divorce. We’re seeing clients use Facebook updates, tweets, Flickr photos and other incriminating information as evidence of cheating, poor parenting and general bad behavior by their spouse.

The divorce lawyers have started to notice. read more »

We see people all the time that used a divorce form from the Internet. Frankly, I'm shocked at how many of these Internet divorce forms are either incomplete or just wrong. But bad forms are not always the cause of the problem. They're often not filled out correctly. Most divorce forms are complicated and it's difficult to fill them out exactly how the court wants. read more »

Cristi Trusler has been a practicing lawyer since 1996.

It's not easy to become Board Certified in Family Law. That probably explains why less than 1% of the lawyers in the State of Texas are Board Certified in Family Law.

Lawyers that apply for Board Certification in Family Law must prove that they have extensive expertise in all areas related to family law such as divorce, property division, child custody, child supportFunds which are ordered by the court to be paid by one parent to the custodial parent of minor children after a separation or divorce. , paternity and more. Once a lawyer as demonstrated this expertise, he or she must pass a day long written exam.

Here are the specific requirements for Board Certification in Family Law: read more »