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  • The Benefits of Hiring a Board Certified Divorce Attorney in Austin, Texas

    While all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas are able to handle family law cases, a board certified divorce attorney has a substantial percentage of their practice to, custody and child support and has significant experience in dealing with family law cases in the courtroom. Also, in order to qualify to be a board…

  • How Long Will My Divorce in Austin, Texas Take?

    “How soon can I be divorced?” This is one of the most commonly asked questions once a person has decided to file for divorce in Austin, Texas. After the filing of the Original Petition for Divorce with the court, the court cannot grant the divorce for at least 60 days. These 60 days are often referred…

  • Steps for Filing for Divorce in Texas

    1. Petition: After you hire a divorce attorney, the first step taken to initiate a divorce in Texas is the filing of a Original Petition for Divorce. This petition is a simple document that names the husband and wife and any children of the marriage and states that one of the parties (the Petitioner), is…