Texas Divorce Guidelines

The following divorce guidelines will make things easier on you, despite what your initial reaction may be. First, do the  following:  

• Calm down. Do not make emotionally charged decisions. Divorce is a legal process. It takes time-sometimes a lot of time. However, it will come to an end. A decision will be rendered.

• Do not voluntarily leave the family residence. This could have adverse consequences on your case. Caution: If you are an abused spouse or there exists the possibility of physical violence, do not risk your health. Remove yourself to a safe environment and contact your lawyer immediately.

• If you no longer love your spouse, substitute courtesy.

• Always be skeptical. Set up a new anonymous e-mail account with Yahoo, MSN, or Netscape. You would be surprised at what your spouse already knows.

• Information is power; don't tell your spouse more than you need to.

• Walk away from heated arguments or conflicts.

• Expect your spouse to resent your lawyer and attempt to undermine his or her influence.

• Don't make agreements or sign anything without talking to your lawyer first.

• When in conflict, trust your lawyer, not your spouse.

• Use your lawyer as a buffer, learn to say "talk to your lawyer, and have him talk to mine."

• Don't rub in your legal victories. Pay back can and will come around.

• Do not enter private negotiations without your lawyer's knowledge and advice. You have hired a lawyer, let him or her do his job. The lawyer has a number of negotiating skills and tactics that you may not be familiar with. For example, the lawyer is in a unique position to play "Good Cop" "Bad Cop." Furthermore, you are playing in a park where you have little or no experience.

It is our sincere hope that Dallas Divorce Lawyers and Attorneys will help you come to terms with your divorce and be of assistance to you in this difficult time.