Preparing for a divorce can be a challenging and emotional journey. However, taking the right steps can help you navigate this difficult time with more confidence and less stress. Here are some essential steps to consider when preparing for a divorce. Step 1: Gather Financial Documentation One of the most crucial steps in preparing for
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process, and when substance abuse is thrown into the mix, it can become even more complex. Texas, like many other states, has its own set of laws and considerations when it comes to divorce cases involving substance abuse. In this blog post, we will explore the intersection of
In Texas, you can be divorced based on fault of one or both of the parties, or you can be divorced without assigning a fault basis for the divorce. This is known as “no-fault”. When you have questions regarding grounds for divorce and how you should proceed, contact a family law attorney at Scroggins Law
What is a standing order? Standing Orders were implemented by a significant number of counties in Texas over 10 years ago to decrease the amount of Temporary Restraining Orders that were being filed in non-emergent cases. Most of the Standing Orders are common sense and attempt to maintain the status quo from immediately prior to
There are numerous fault grounds for filing for divorce in Texas. These include: Spouses can also be divorced on a no fault basis such as “insupportably” as well. That is the Texas version of irreconcilable differences that everyone has heard in the movies. The Difference Between a Fault and No-fault Divorce In a no-fault
Discovery is a formal exchange of information between the parties regarding the evidence and witnesses each side plans to present at trial. In Texas, the discovery process is meant to expedite litigation and encourage parties to reach a settlement before their trial date. Failure to answer discovery requests in a timely manner may lead to
Substance abuse and addiction are common catalysts for divorce. Living with a partner who is abusing drugs or alcohol can take a major emotional and financial toll. This is especially true when children are involved. Sometimes the situation deteriorates to a point where divorce is the most sensible or even the only option. While much
Two Points of Discussion – How to Change in Tax Law Impacts Divorce in 2019 With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act being passed in Congress last December, there have been many questions raised about how it will affect the tax returns of individuals, corporations and other business entities. Who stands to gain and who
Mark Scroggins 0:06Hey folks, Mark Scroggins with Scroggins Law Group back here to answer a bunch of q&a that we get from a lot of people aside from just in the reclamation transformation. So one thing here comes to disclaimer, anything that I answer in response to these questions, because it’s not create an attorney
Hey folks, Mark Scroggins with Scroggins law group wanted to remind y’all when I’m answering these questions that that y’all have posed, remember that that does not create an attorney client relationship between either myself or Scroggins Law Group and anyone out there. So this is just providing some general thoughts on the questions that
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