There is a difference between legal proceedings and real life during a divorce so you need a plan. We all know that old adage that says, “Be careful what you ask for because you might get it.” Divorce cases are often just like that. Texas is a “no-fault” state, which means that a spouse may…
Have you been served with divorce papers? If so, you may discover you don’t even know what you don’t know about the changes coming your way. First, don’t panic. Second, nothing dispels fear of divorce like knowledge. The more you know about divorce and what it means for you, the more empowered you become. Basics…
Do-It-Yourself divorce is on the rise. And so are hopelessly screwed up divorces and fatally flawed divorce decrees. Companies like Legal Zoom® advertise that their forms are all people need to handle all sorts of legal work. The Supreme Court of Texas supports fill-in-the-blank forms to help people do their own legal work. But there…
Single For Summer (part 2) A divorce is much more than just a legal proceeding. A divorce affects every part of the spouses’ lives. When facing a divorce, many people have questions about things that aren’t legal in nature because divorce means changes in relationships with family and friends, church, and finances and more. One…
Have you heard of people staying in a failed marriage “for the kids’ sake”? There are people who actually plan to go through the motions of being married for years, until the kids graduate and leave the home. At Youngblood Law, PLLC, we do not support this course of action for numerous reasons, and last…
A recurring theme I hear from people is the notion of keeping a failed marriage together “for the kids’ sake.” It seems that many people who undertake this course of action actually plan to go through the motions of being married for years, until the kids graduate and leave the home. At Youngblood Law, PLLC,…
It’s no surprise that adultery is one of the most frequent issues that lead to divorce. In many, many consultations I have done with people before their divorce was filed, they came in believing the cheating spouse was doomed in court. Generally, the person will smugly say “Oh! And he (or she) cheated on me”…
Every year when the New Year gets close, we start thinking ahead and making resolutions. Most of the time our resolutions evolve around losing some weight, eating healthier, or maybe exercising more. But what if we are facing a serious life event in 2018? Perhaps we need to resolve to do some bigger, more important…
Many Christians find themselves in a serious religious dilemma when they feel they need a divorce. The problem comes from a belief that divorce is sinful, and that the Bible only allows for divorce in certain circumstances. The issue, then, is whether a believer should commit a big, ugly sin by getting divorced, or whether…
Facing a divorce is one of the most daunting events people can go through. There are many questions, concerns, and fears associated with divorce, and when people are fearful, they often get into a defensive mindset. But what is the best mindset for a successful divorce? This blog series will discuss the mindset that we…