Child Support Guideline Update- What You Need to Know
The Office of the Attorney General recently announced that the guideline cap for child support has been raised. Per the Texas Family Code, the guideline cap is adjusted every six years to account for inflation. Using the consumer price index, this year’s adjustment brings the cap from $8,550 to $9,200 beginning September 1, 2019. This…
Choose a Better Divorce
At Alexandra Geczi, PLLC, we believe that there is a better way to divorce, and our team has the experience and dedication to help you find the best way forward. We believe that divorce can be an opportunity to set yourself free and pursue the life you’ve always wanted, and as divorce lawyers, our goal…
Your Guide to Divorce Planning
The dissolution of a marriage doesn’t often happen overnight. It usually begins years earlier. Ironically, brides will spend months, even years, planning their dream wedding, yet a couple rarely gives much thought to planning their “dream divorce.” However, planning for your divorce (a.k.a. marriage exit strategy) can save you thousands of dollars, loads of stress,…
What’s the Difference Between Criminal and Civil Protective Orders in Texas?
When you’re faced with an abusive or threatening situation at home, what are your options? Do you call the police? Do you call a lawyer? Do you stay quiet? Whatever you do, don’t bury your head in the sand. Speaking up can be one of the hardest things you do, but it can save your…
Four Ways to Financially Prepare for Divorce
When faced with a divorce, one of the biggest concerns that many people have is how they will come out of the ordeal financially. Whether you are the person who is petitioning for the divorce or you are the respondent, it is important to take steps to protect your financial well-being as you prepare to…
Helping Your Friends Through the Divorce Process
A professional colleague of ours recently contacted us looking for legal advice for a friend who was going through a divorce. We get calls like this every month. Below is a summary of our conversation. “My friend reached out to me last night about a divorce. I don’t know the first thing about divorce, but…
Tips for Finding the Right Dallas Divorce Attorney
Your Dallas divorce attorney is one of the most important partners you will ever hire, and there are many factors to consider when searching for the right attorney to take your case. Before beginning your search, it is important to take the time to identify your representative needs based on your current situation. Find the…
What to Expect During Your Dallas Divorce Process
A lot of the pain and heartache of the divorce process can be minimized with the right mindset. If you stay stuck in and dwell on the past, then you cannot appreciate the opportunity you have right now or plan for a brighter future. One of the best ways to get into a positive mindset…
Spousal Maintenance and Alimony in Texas Divorce
When a client is thinking about filing for divorce, one of the first things we get asked about is how we can help them get the financial support they need — alimony and spousal maintenance — once the divorce is final. There are many misconceptions about financial support options, and it helps to clarify and…
How Stay-At-Home Moms Can Protect Themselves During a Divorce
You gave up your career momentum and earning potential in exchange for being the primary caregiver to your children, supporting your husband, and supporting his career. Now you’re facing divorce and wondering what you need to do to protect yourself financially. The best way to defeat doubt and build confidence is to educate yourself and…