How Long Will My Divorce Take?

When it becomes evident that a marriage is not going to last, it is time to start thinking about the practical and legal consequences of that realization. If you find yourself in that position, and you have never been through the divorce process, you will likely have a number of questions and concerns about what happens next. One of the most common questions people have when they are contemplating a divorce is “How long will my divorce take?” Because every [ ] The post How Long Will My Divorce Take? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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NEW: PRICE LIST FOR FLAT FEE PACKAGES on AGREED/UNCONTESTED MATTERS

Boyd Family Law announces new prices for agreed/uncontested divorces or other cases. The new list is in the Legal Fees and Options tab, upper right hand corner of our Home page. Our practice remains primarily focused on contested litigation, but due to increased inquiries about flat fees, we have published a list of package prices. If you have an agreed matter and would like to retain us to help you, please call. In many cases, we can help you over [ ] The post NEW: PRICE LIST FOR FLAT FEE PACKAGES on AGREED/UNCONTESTED MATTERS appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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5 Reasons You Need a Divorce Lawyer

Most people, at various times in their life, need the assistance of an attorney. Knowing which type of attorney you need when you have a legal problem is the first step in finding and retaining the right attorney. Sometimes, deciding what type of attorney you need is rather simple. For example, if you need to file for bankruptcy, you hire a bankruptcy attorney. When it comes to family law issues, however, it can be a bit more difficult knowing who [ ] The post 5 Reasons You Need a Divorce Lawyer appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Can a Child Custody Attorney Help Me Establish Paternity?

Not all that long ago, it was still frowned upon for a child to be born out of wedlock. Today, however, the pressure to get married when expecting a child has largely disappeared. The result is that a significant percentage of births in the United States are children born to unmarried parents. While this no longer creates the societal scandal it once did, it can still present some legal challenges. Specifically, it creates the need to establish legal paternity over [ ] The post Can a Child Custody Attorney Help Me Establish Paternity? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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We’re Moving!!

We are moving our office across Dallas Tollway to another building better suited for my practice. The new location is only a half mile or so from my current location. Effective Monday, August 14, 2017, we will be located at: City Central, 6010 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75024. Our new phone will be: 972-737-8397. Our email addresses remain the same. This location is just west of Dallas Tollway on W. Spring Creek, just to the west of Park [ ] The post We re Moving!! appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Advanced Family Law Seminar this week, 8/7-12, 2017

Need a Family Law attorney this week? Our State Bar of Texas Family Law Section has it s annual Continuing Legal Education seminar/convention each August in San Antonio. Many family law attorneys and judges attend, but not all. Some attend the Video replays the following months in different locations. I am going to attend the Video Replay of the same seminar next month for 3 days, but we are OPEN this week. If you are needing a Family Law attorney for [ ] The post Advanced Family Law Seminar this week, 8/7-12, 2017 appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Ask a Texas Child Support Lawyer : What Happens If I Lose My Job?

When the parents of a minor child live together, both parents are assumed to be contributing to the financial support and emotional growth of the child. If the parents decide to end the marriage, or otherwise live apart, the law imposes a legal obligation on both parents to continue to contribute to the child’s support and maintenance. For the non-custodial parent, this is accomplished through the payment of child support. Once a child support order is established, you are obligated [ ] The post Ask a Texas Child Support Lawyer : What Happens If I Lose My Job? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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