Divorce
Whether you and your spouse are on the same page or headed to a judge, I've spent 18 years handling Texas divorces across Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties. The path through your divorce depends on your facts — and that's exactly what the Plan of Action maps out.
If you have a court date coming, call now — (817) 382-8333.
How I approach it
The first road is an agreed divorce. If you and your spouse can reach full agreement on every issue — property division, debt, custody, support — an agreed divorce is faster, cheaper, and far less disruptive. Both parties must truly agree on everything; one unresolved issue turns it contested. If that's your situation, I'll draft an airtight decree and get it across the finish line.
The second road is mediation. When there's disagreement but both sides want to avoid a trial, mediation puts a neutral third party in the room to help negotiate a deal. Most cases in DFW courts settle at mediation. I prepare you thoroughly, protect your interests in the room, and document whatever is agreed.
The third road is litigation. Some cases belong in front of a judge — when the other side is unreasonable, when there are assets to protect, when safety is a concern. I've litigated Texas divorces for 18 years in courtrooms across the state, and I'll tell you honestly when litigation is the right move versus when it's just expensive theater.
Texas has a mandatory 60-day waiting period for divorce — the clock starts when the petition is filed, not when you decide you're done. Your Plan of Action accounts for that timeline and picks the road deliberately.
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The first step
Before anything gets filed, you need to know where you stand. The Plan of Action is a strategy document built around the specifics of your marriage, your assets, your children, and your goals — not a generic checklist.
After that, it's pay-as-you-go — you always know the price before the work begins. No retainer to exhaust, no surprise invoices, no hourly meter.
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed — even if both parties agree on everything. An uncontested divorce where the paperwork is ready can close shortly after that window. A contested divorce depends on how long discovery, negotiation, and any hearings take. Your Plan of Action will include a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.
An agreed divorce means both spouses have reached full agreement on every issue — property division, debts, and if there are children, conservatorship, possession, and support. One unresolved issue makes it contested. Agreed divorces are faster and significantly less expensive; contested divorces require more preparation and often court appearances. Both options are handled in this office.
Don't ignore it. In Texas you generally must file an answer by 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after 20 days from the date of service. Missing that deadline can have serious consequences. Start your Plan of Action immediately and call the office — (817) 382-8333 — so we can move as fast as your timeline requires.
Yes. Texas is a no-fault state — you don't need your spouse's agreement to file or to obtain a final divorce. A spouse who refuses to participate doesn't prevent the case from moving forward; it typically means the case goes before a judge rather than settling by agreement. The Plan of Action will lay out exactly how that path works in your situation.
Yes — property division is a core part of every contested divorce. Texas is a community property state, which means characterizing assets correctly matters. The Plan of Action will flag any assets that need closer attention and explain how the division analysis applies to your case.
The $500 Case Review & Plan of Action is how every case starts — one flat fee, a written plan, flat-fee quotes for every next step.
If you have a court date coming, call now — (817) 382-8333.