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  • What Will Happen to Our Pets?

    Posted on May 2, 2018 by Chris Kirker

    In Texas, pets are considered property in a divorce context. Therefore, a family pet may be awarded to one party in a divorce proceeding. You may be able to prove your pet is separate property if it was acquired prior to marriage, given as a gift, or acquired through devise or inheritance. However, if your pet was purchased during the ma[...]

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  • How to retain an attorney without having enough money?

    Posted on April 18, 2018 by Chris Kirker

    Before discussing a retainer, start with an hourly consult. Meeting with an attorney and paying for one hour of the attorney’s time before you do anything else is essential to ensuring that you have an appropriate strategy in place for how to resolve your matter.   If you cannot afford to pay a retainer, you also have the option to u[...]

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  • How Do I Prepare for Court?

    Posted on April 10, 2018 by Chris Kirker

    Although different court appearances call for various methods of preparation, we can provide some general tips to consider for any appearance: Keep in contact with your attorney, and be responsive to requests for preparation sessions. This is particularly important if you are scheduled for a hearing where you may need to give testimony [...]

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  • Are You Entitled to Spousal Support?

    Posted on April 4, 2018 by Chris Kirker

    How can I get Alimony/Spousal Support? The Texas Family Code provides several avenues for a person to be considered eligible for spousal maintenance in a divorce case. Some of these provisions involve disabled parents or spouses who are victims of family violence. However, the two most important factors are; Whether you have a real f[...]

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