November 3rd, 2017
INSUPPORTABILITY AND NO FAULT DIVORCE
Individuals contemplating divorce frequently find themselves taking a crash course in the often-arcane legal terminology found in the Texas Family Code. One of the most […]
December 30th, 2015
What is a Postmarital Agreement?
What is a postmarital agreement you ask? It is an agreement that is made after a couple marries, unlike a premarital agreement that occurs before […]
December 19th, 2015
SO JUST WHAT IS “CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING?”
When actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin announced that they were embarking on a “conscious uncoupling,” it initially sounded like some sort of […]
November 21st, 2015
WHAT IS THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (UCCJEA)?
f The UCCJEA is a uniformed code that clarifies the jurisdiction of child custody and visitation suits. When one party files a suit […]
November 18th, 2015
WHAT ARE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE IN TEXAS?
Technically, a party in a marriage doesn’t need to have grounds for divorce in order to get divorced because Texas recognizes “No-Fault” divorce. That simply […]
November 12th, 2015
WHAT IS THE CUSTODY LAW IN TEXAS? ATTORNEY JEFF ANDERSON EXPLAINS
Things are done a little differently in Texas, and family law code is no exception. Here’s what you should know about the family law codes […]
October 20th, 2015
WHAT IS DIVORCE?
Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. Jeff Anderson […]
October 16th, 2015
WHAT IS A MARRIAGE ANNULMENT?
Marriage Annulment Attorney Looking to have your marriage annulled? Attorney Jeff Anderson can help. With offices across North Texas in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, we’re […]
October 13th, 2015
IF I GET MY MARRIAGE ANNULLED THROUGH MY CHURCH, DOES THAT MEAN I’M DIVORCED?
No. An annulment through a religious institution is not a legal divorce. Under the eyes of the law, you are still married. To dissolve your […]
October 11th, 2015
WHAT IS A MINI-TRIAL?
Mini-trials are actually not trials at all. Though rare, the mini-trial is most often made a part of the mediation process. Before beginning mediation, the […]
October 8th, 2015
CAN A MINOR BE REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN COURT IN A TEXAS DIVORCE OR CUSTODY CASE?
Yes, anyone can be compelled to appear before a Court; giving testimony is another issue. A child can be called to testify or appear in […]
October 5th, 2015
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
The Texas Mediation Process Explained In family law, mediation is usually less formal than going to trial (litigation), though the formality is decided by the […]
June 3rd, 2015
Planning a Divorce: A Focus on Children
She sat alone watching TV in the dark, in her now sparsely furnished living room. Her two school-age children were getting ready for bed. Soon […]
May 27th, 2015
The Emotional Stages of Divorce
During the process of divorce, nearly everyone experiences psychological phases very similar to the death of a loved one. It’s common for some to have […]
May 21st, 2015
Why Second and Third Marriages Fail
For most of us, we believe that we learn from our mistakes and make better choices the next time around. However, when it comes to […]
April 24th, 2015
Are you the Best Dallas Divorce Attorney?
Jeff Anderson, whose father was a family lawyer, literally has a hard time remembering when he wasn’t involved in family law. “I started following my […]
March 16th, 2015
Does Texas law allow for alimony?
Until recently, Texas was the last state without alimony. Recent changes in the law, however, have opened the door to very limited spousal support after […]
November 5th, 2014
What is Contempt in Texas Family Court?
Contempt of Family Court Can Involve Custody, Child Support, or Other Orders Contempt is a remedy that is often used to compel the parent who […]
October 23rd, 2014
Who gets what?
When a marriage falls apart and divorce ensues, one of the most difficult parts of splitting up is deciding who gets what. While common sense […]