Divorce is often associated with conflict and contentious legal battles. However, not all divorces need to follow that narrative. In Forney, Texas, couples have the option of pursuing an uncontested divorce, which offers a more amicable and streamlined process. At guest & Gray, our uncontested divorce lawyers have extensive experience…
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What’s the Difference Between a Divorce and an Annulment in Texas?
When a marriage reaches an irreconcilable point, couples have legal options to end their union. Divorce and annulment are two distinct approaches, each with its own implications. At Guest & Gray, we have extensive experience helping our clients end their marriages through both divorce and annulment. We can help explain…
Avoiding Common Mistakes When Preparing to File for Divorce
At our Forney divorce law firm, we understand the complexities of divorce and the emotional weight it can bear on those involved. We’ve seen clients walk into our office, sometimes making crucial mistakes that could complicate their divorce proceedings and affect their future. We want to take this opportunity to…
What is Divorce Mediation in Texas and When is it Appropriate
Divorce can be an emotionally draining and contentious process. However, it doesn’t always have to be a battleground. At the Dallas County divorce law firm of Guest & Gray, we often recommend divorce mediation as a viable alternative to traditional divorce litigation. This blog post will shed light on what…
Texas Court Sides with Mother in Custody Dispute Demonstrating the Importance of Child Interview Statute
In a June 2023 case before the Texas Supreme Court, a mother appealed the trial court’s decision that allowed her children’s father to have the exclusive authority to decide where their four children should live. According to the mother, the judge had unfairly denied her request to have her 13-year-old…
Texas Court Reverses $5000 Monthly Spousal Support Ruling
Texas law permits family courts to order one party to a marriage to pay spousal support, also known as alimony, to the other party under certain circumstances. In Texas, there is a statutory presumption to deny requests for spousal support, however, a divorcing spouse may be able to demonstrate that…
Texas Appellate Court Affirms Spousal Maintenance Award
In the event of a divorce, it is extremely common for each of the parties to have differing income-earning abilities during and after the divorce process. Often, one of the divorcing parents had stopped working full time during a marriage in order to care for children or otherwise maintain a…
Ex-Husband in Divorce Case Challenges Trial Court’s Ruling on Marital Credit Card Debt
In a recent case before an appeals court in Texas, the plaintiff in a divorce case asked for a new decision regarding the credit card debt that the lower court directed him to pay. Originally, the lower court issued an order divorcing the plaintiff and defendant, and part of that…
Texas Court Dismisses Parties’ Divorce Case as Moot, Despite Initial Jurisdictional Questions
In a recent memorandum opinion issued by a district court in Texas, the court dismissed one party’s claim because it decided there were no longer any issues to litigate in the state. Originally, a couple trying to get divorced filed claims in both Texas and Virginia and there was some…
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Trial Court Decision in Marriage Dispute
In a recent case involving a final decree of divorce between the appellant, Tomecia L. Wright, and the appellee, De Joran R. Wright, the appellate court affirmed the trial court decision. The parties married in December 2012 and have one daughter. Facts of the Case The couple resided in Dalhart,…