McKinney Texas Family Law Blog

Custody Relocation Litigation in Texas
Say you get a once-in-a-lifetime job offer that would be an incredible opportunity for you and your family. You take it, right? But what if that job happens to be in another state other than Texas and you have custody or joint custody of yo…

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Contemplating separation but not sure about Cost of Divorce?
Now that the holidays are over, there are no more distractions so it’s time for a game plan. You may be considering ending your marriage and wondering what the cost of divorce entails. It’s no wonder this thought c…

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Contested Divorce and Uncontested Divorce in Texas
What is a Contested Divorce in Texas? A contested divorce is when one or both spouses are disputing some aspects of their divorce. Complicated financials, custody disagreements and other complex issues usually mean you are up fo…

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Helpful Divorce Tips
Divorce Tip #1: Be aware of social media You might be mad, sad or ecstatic, or all three emotions at different times of day. Don’t use social media as a way to get back at your partner. Anything you put out there (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) stays out th…

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I am proud to once again have received an AV Preeminent 5 Star Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating for in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of the members of the Bar and Judiciary. This is the…

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I am frequently asked while campaigning for election to the 416th District Court, “What type of cases does the District Court hear?” and “Why is the court important to me?” The fact is that this is a serious court, considering the most serious of trial cases in Texas. Jur…

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Child Adoption in Texas
Adopting a child can change many lives for the better. It can be an intimating process to start as child adoption laws in Texas are complicated. Although sometimes tedious, the outcome is well worth all the paperwork. If you are ready to make a commitment…

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Why is electing a Board Certified attorney as your next 416th district court judge important to you?
There are more than 90,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only about 800 are Board Certified in family law. That equates to less than 1% of all attorneys practicing in …

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Did you know counseling could be mandated during the Texas divorce process? Couple’s counseling is generally a good investment to make before and even during a marriage. Before the wedding it can help future wives and husbands to learn more about one another’s personalities a…

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Child Custody battles. It’s one of the main reasons many people need a divorce lawyer in the first place. Once the custody orders are settled it is important for both sides to stick to them for the benefit of the child(ren). But as you know some things don’t go according …

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