Divorce

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 »

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For most people, a divorce is the single biggest legal, financial and emotional upheaval that they’ll ever have to face. I think it’s critically important that you find the right person to guide you through it. Just because someone is a lawyer doesn’t mean that they are qualified or have the experience to help you with a family law issue as complicated as a divorce. read more »

This video talks about where you go from here. What are the next steps that you should take in the divorce process?

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This video discusses the options that you and your spouse have for making the big decisions in your divorce. We'll talk about the difference between agreed and contested divorces.

Go to the Next Video in the Divorce Seminar Series

Go on to the next video discussing the next steps for you in your divorce. read more »

I've worked with a lot of divorce lawyers over the years and it's safe to say that not all are created equal.  In fact, there are probably just as many styles as there are attorneys.  Generally, I've learned that most of the lawyers fit into one of three categories. I describe each of these categories as a different animal. I call them the lamb, the pit bull and the fox. read more »

No, typically you cannot get a appointed attorney in a divorce case.  The court will usually appoint an attorney when one party is missing or cannot be found.  In this situation, the court would appoint an attorney ad litem.  An attorney ad litem would represent the missing person's interests as related to property division issues and child issues.