Dallas Divorce Talk with Calabrese Budner Calabrese Budner

Temporary orders in a divorce or custody matter are crucial decisions that need to be made early on in the case to address issues like living arrangements, financial responsibilities, and possession schedules.
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Temporary orders address important issues during the pendency of a divorce case, such as living arrangements and financial responsibilities. Collaborative divorce cases also address temporary issues, but in a more amicable and agreement-based manner. It’s important to advocate for your objectives and needs during the temporary orders phase, regardless of the type of divorce process being followed.

Commonly asked questions when considering divorce in Texas are addressed by family law attorneys in a podcast.
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Hiring an attorney is strongly encouraged when filing for divorce in Texas. The petition to begin the case needs to be filed and served to the spouse, which can be a delicate process. Common law marriage in Texas requires an agreement to be married, living together, and holding oneself out as married. Evidence of an agreement to be married is crucial in proving common law marriage.

In this episode, Dallas family attorneys discuss whether a party or spouse can seek temporary spousal support during the divorce process to address financial inequality.
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Temporary spousal support can be obtained through temporary orders to ensure financial needs are met during the divorce. Spousal support helps equalize access to resources between spouses, especially when one does not work and the other does. Mediation is a common method for resolving divorce cases, allowing both parties and their lawyers to work with a mediator to reach a settlement. Most cases are settled through mediation, where both spouses and their lawyers are present in the same building to focus on resolving the matter.  

Controlling attorney fees in a divorce in Texas is crucial for conserving money and ensuring that the spending remains reasonable and under control. Calabrese Budner, family law attorneys, emphasize the importance of managing attorney fees effectively and making informed decisions to maximize the value of the community estate.
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Attorney fees should be kept reasonable and under control in order to conserve money during a divorce. Clients should work with their attorneys to perform a cost benefit analysis to determine the best approach for their case. Being conscious of spending and making strategic decisions can help in achieving objectives while controlling attorney fees. Open communication and collaboration between clients and attorneys are essential for managing attorney fees effectively.

In this episode, Dallas family attorneys discuss whether a party or spouse can seek temporary spousal support during the divorce process to address financial inequality.
Highlights
Temporary spousal support can be obtained through temporary orders to ensure financial needs are met during the divorce. Spousal support helps equalize access to resources between spouses, especially when one does not work and the other does. Mediation is a common method for resolving divorce cases, allowing both parties and their lawyers to work with a mediator to reach a settlement. Most cases are settled through mediation, where both spouses and their lawyers are present in the same building to focus on resolving the matter.

In the episode, Carla Calabrese and Lee Budner continue the series about divorce for business owners. Learn how an emotionally intelligent approach to divorce can be used strategically to benefit business owners.