Spousal Maintenance in Texas

Can I be Awarded Spousal Maintenance in a Divorce? In Texas, what other states refer to as alimony, we refer to as spousal maintenance. It is typically only awarded under very specific circumstances. To be eligible for spousal maintenance, the court… Read More
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Divorce Jurisdiction in Texas

Where do I File my Divorce? Subject Matter Jurisdiction In the United States, including Texas, subject matter jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to hear and decide cases of a particular type or subject matter. In the context of divorce… Read More
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When Does Child Support End in Texas

How long do I have to pay child support for? In Texas, child support obligations typically end when the child turns 18 years old or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. However, if the child has a disability, child support may continue… Read More
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Interrogatories

What do I do when served with Interrogatories? Interrogatories are one part of the discovery process which involves data gathering. They are written questions asked by the other party that must be answered in writing and under oath. The questions sho… Read More
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Texas Discovery Rules

How do I know what Discovery may be involved in my case? New discovery rules came into effect in Texas on January 1, 2021 and apply to cases filed on or after that date. There are three different levels of discovery, each with different requirements.… Read More
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Rule 194.2 Initial Disclosures

What are “Initial Disclosures?” As of January 1, 2021, The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure adopted significant changes for civil cases. The goal was to make cases more efficient and cost-effective. Initial disclosures are no longer part of… Read More
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New Williamson County Standing Order

New Williamson County Standing Order for Family Law Cases For any family law case filed in Williamson County, the new Standing Order will need to be attached to each initial filing. Please click on the following link to access the Order: https://www.… Read More
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Stepparent / Second Parent Adoption FAQs

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Resources For Those Who Are Co-Parenting or Involved in a Family Law Matter

Here are some resources for those who are co-parenting or involved in a family law matter. Deitchle+Simone Law Firm, PLLC is not affiliated with the authors of linked content or the linked websites, and we make no warranties or representations about… Read More
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Reimbursement Claims in a Divorce in Texas

It is very common that prior to getting married, one spouse may own a home. It is also common that during the marriage, the “community” continues to pay off the mortgage, or significant renovations are made that improve the value of the house. Th… Read More
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