Divorce in Texas: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect

by Jim Mueller

Overview

Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Texas, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943886272
Publisher:	Addicus Books
Publication date:	01/15/2018
Series:	Divorce In
Pages:	260
Sales rank:	1,101,126
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jim Mueller is a managing partner with Verner Brumley Mueller Parker and is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Separation in family and a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. His practice concentrates on complex divorce matters, high asset property division and contested custody litigation. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Mueller resides in Dallas, Texas..

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction ix

1 Understanding the Divorce Process 1

2 Coping with Stress during the Divorce Process 20

3 Working with an Attorney 31

4 Attorney's Fees and Costs 42

5 The Discovery Process 55

6 Mediation, Negotiation, Collaborative Divorce, and Cooperative Divorce 64

7 Emergency: When You Fear Your Spouse 78

8 Child Custody 86

9 Child Support 113

10 Alimony and Spousal Maintenance 125

11 Division of Property 134

12 Benefits: Insurance, Retirement, and Pensions 152

13 Division of Debts 159

14 Taxes 165

15 Going to Court 171

16 The Appeals Process 183

In Closing 187

Appendix 189

Resources 225

Glossary 227

Index 231

About the Author 245