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What You Need to Know About Alimony / Maintenance in Texas

At O’Neil Wysocki, our experienced team of family law attorneys are committed to serving clients throughout the state of Texas. When it comes to alimony and maintenance, there are a number of legal disputes that can arise, which is why we want to help you understand this area of law. Below we recap Chapter 10 from attorney Michelle May O’Neil’s book, What You Need to Know About Divorce in Texas , ...

Why You Need a Lawyer for Same-Sex Divorce & Child Custody Cases

When it comes to divorce and child custody cases involving gay couples, there are many factors that can complicate the court’s ruling. Although it has been 3 years since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages, couples who have decided to separate are running into various issues. Dividing assets and determining parental rights can create major complications in same-sex cases. Because ...

Property Division in Texas

At O’Neil Wysocki, our team of experienced attorneys are committed to helping clients throughout Texas resolve their divorce disputes . Divorce can be a complicated matter, which is why we are here to guide you through every aspect of your case. In this blog, we recap Chapter 9 of attorney Michelle May O’Neil’s book, What You Need to Know About Divorce in Texas , and explain some important things ...

Common Law Marriage

In the state of Texas, common law marriage is known as “informal marriage.” Below, we recap Chapter 8 of attorney Michelle May O’Neil’s book, What You Need to Know About Divorce in Texas to help you understand what constitutes common law marriage . What Is Common Law Marriage? When a couple agrees to be married and lives together and tells other people they are married without having an actual ...