Here are some words we think would be helpful to know if you are in the beginning stages of a divorce. This can be a confusing time and we are here to help. Petitioner: The person initiating the case. Respondent: The person against whom the petition is filed. Petition: A legal document filed in court by a spouse who seeks…[...]
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At Lovorn Law Firm we have a built a client-centered team that provides the best possible representation to anyone who hires us. A piece of that is being transparent. To that end, I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss costs in a divorce case, key factors influencing those costs and what costs at Lovorn Law Firm look like. In…[...]
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Does Texas have Legal Separation? In short, Texas does not have legal separation. The state views you as either married or divorced. To end a marriage, you must file for divorce and then a minimum of 60 days later the divorce can be finalized. During that time, you will likely live separately, but this separation is not a legal status.…[...]
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At Lovorn Law Firm one of our core tenants is being a client-centered law firm. One question we routinely get from our clients charged with a crime, is how long will this take? Unfortunately, there’s no short answer to that question. The type of charge, criminal history, location of the charge and many other factors play a role in how…[...]
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What is a Collaborative Divorce? A collaborative divorce is an alternative to the traditional adversarial divorce process. One of the main tenants of a collaborative divorce is that both spouses formally agree to “opt out” of the litigation process. By opting out of divorce litigation, the spouses agree to keep their divorce out of the courthouse and freely exchange information…[...]
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True or False? I am a true believer that mistakes do not make us, however, they do teach us, they allow us to grow, and they force realization upon us. A mistake is only a blip in this long life we all expect to live, but sometimes we are judged and condemned for our error. I hear clients say things…[...]
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