Melanie K. Morgan Family Law Blog

What are the Steps of Obtaining a Divorce in Texas?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by Melanie K. Morgan

Basic steps required for filing and completing a divorce in Texas.... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

Ten Tips on Hiring a Divorce Attorney

Friday, September 3, 2010 by Melanie K. Morgan

Hiring a divorce attorney?  Don't know where to start?  These tips will help you make a better decision on which attorney to represent you.... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

What do we do with the house?

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by Melanie K. Morgan

There's probably never a good time to get divorced, but the current real estate market makes it tougher for many couples.  Most of my clients have one major asset - their home.  The days when a judge would just order that the wife "gets" the house are long gone;  now most couples have two wage-earners and both need the equity from the house to establish their new residence elsewhere. 

Fortunately, home prices haven't dropped so dramatically here in... Read More

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Topic: Divorce

What makes divorce so expensive?

Monday, May 4, 2009 by Melanie K. Morgan

The first question most potential clients ask me is, "How much will this cost?"  This is a sensible question, and one I don't mind trying to answer.  I can tell them certain things - how much I charge for an initial consultation, my minimum deposit, my hourly rate.  I can tell them how much the filing fee is for a divorce petition in Collin County.  I can quote them statistics, such as, "The average divorce in Texas costs $18,000." (I have no idea if... Read More

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Topic: Divorce
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