Planning For Your Divorce
When your marriage ends, many times you may feel as if the plan for your life has gone seriously off track. You may also be riding an emotional roller coaster, feeling everything from relief to anger to fear. But when it comes to the legal process of divorce in Texas, objective thinking and planning will help you move through the legal aspect of the process more easily and build a brighter future for you and your family.
Dallas family law attorney Lisa E. McKnight advocates for clients facing divorce. She can help you re-establish your foundation as you move into the next chapter of your life.
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How To Plan For Divorce
Whether you are likely to file for divorce or believe your spouse might, you can take stock of your situation before the process begins. Here are some practical tips you can act upon.
Assess your relationship with your spouse. Divorce does not have to be a bitter, drawn-out litigation if you and your soon-to-be ex can agree on how to unwind your marriage. Our attorney can help you discuss your options for divorce, including mediation or litigation.
Gather your financial paperwork. Start files that contain recent tax returns, proof of income sources, ownership and dates of purchase for assets, lists of debts and liabilities, bank statements and other important documents. Store these documents in a safe place. This will help our divorce lawyer to advise you about the financial side of your divorce.
Write down your questions about divorce. Few people have a clear picture of what to expect during a divorce. A list of your most pressing questions will help our attorney guide your initial conversations about dissolving your marriage.
Why Choose Lisa E. McKnight As Your Divorce Attorney?
Even under the best circumstances, a divorce will impact you emotionally, legally and financially. To reach the goal of a fresh start after your marriage ends, you need a trustworthy, experienced family law attorney to help you advocate for yourself and your children.
Attorney McKnight brings more than 30 years of experience to the table. She has been board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. Between being admitted to the Texas Bar in 1991 and setting up her own firm in 1995, she worked with her mother, famed Dallas divorce lawyer Mary McKnight. Lisa’s list of distinguished clients includes some of the DFW region’s top doctors and other professionals.
Our attorney will be your partner as you experience your divorce. She is steadfast, determined and protective, particularly if you must go to court to settle your divorce agreement terms.
Peace Of Mind Starts Here – Schedule A Consultation Today
Lisa E. McKnight, P.C., offers a 30-minute consultation by phone for $75 that can answer some of your basic questions about divorce and what working with our firm will look like. Please call our office in Dallas at 214-528-4191 to request your appointment.
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