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If you’re thinking about a divorce, or have already taken the first steps to file for a divorce, you may have a lot of questions about the process. One of the best resources for answers is a qualified Texas divorce lawyer. At the Tidwell Law Firm, PLLC, our Texas divorce lawyer can guide you through…

Every divorce is different, and depending on your situation you and your spouse may either qualify for a contested or an uncontested divorce in Texas. There are very strict requirements for an uncontested divorce, so it is important that you speak with an experienced divorce attorney before you make this decision. At the Tidwell Law…

When it comes to divorce, splitting assets is one of the most contentious aspects of the split. Choosing not to live together and to get the divorce may be easy to agree on, but when it comes time to split marital assets, many couples wind up in a nasty battle. If you and your soon-to-be…

One of the biggest concerns our divorce clients have when coming to our law firm for legal advice is the cost of divorce in Texas. The honest answer is that the overall cost of a divorce depends on a number of different factors. Factors include whether children are involved, how complex the asset distribution is,…

There is a step-by-step divorce process in Texas. For those who are considering ending their marriage, the question of where to start and the sheer gravity of the decision often make divorce a difficult decision. Add to that a belief that children might be negatively impacted, and many put off an inevitable decision to separate.…

Legal separation is not directly addressed under Texas law. However, you can still “legally separate.” In other words, there are no specific statutes addressing legal separation. So, it is not specifically recognized by Texas courts. That means that you and your spouse can split up and live separately and reach agreements on issues like child…

When couples divorce, or when unmarried people have children together, they will need to decide who has custody of the children. Child custody can be simple or complicated, depending on whether the parents can reach an agreement between themselves. At Tidwell Law Firm, we have represented numerous parents seeking custody of their children, and we…

If you are considering or are in the process of a divorce, you may have questions and need an overview of Texas family law. Here, we’ll take a look at what you can expect from the court process, how lawyers help mediate the process, and what the specific Texas laws are that govern the process…

Divorce is a confusing time for many of our clients. In addition to dealing with the emotional fallout of separation, many couples feel overwhelmed by the complexity of divorce laws in Texas. In this article, we highlight the key facts divorcing couples need to know as they head toward divorce court. You Can File for…

Being a parent is one of the most wonderful things in the world, but the job also comes with a host of responsibilities and obligations. One such responsibility is that of providing for your child financially. Married parents that live together are presumably both raising a child together. When divorced parents raise a child, providing…