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Can I Open My Spouse’s Mail During Divorce? Think Twice Before You Open that Envelope
Can I Open My Spouse's Mail During Divorce? What You Need to Know Divorce can raise all kinds of...
How to Have an Amicable Divorce with a Narcissist
Many people assume that amicable divorce is only possible when you’re friendly with your...
Dating During Divorce: Do’s and Don’t’s
Any romance can complicate matters, and divorce is no exception. Indeed, dating while getting...
Divorcing Your Business Partner in Texas
Divorce is the dissolution of a partnership, and in some cases, it’s not just a romantic one. If...
Splitting the Home Part II: Divide Household Items
Sorting the Stuff: How to Divide Household Items There are three categories of "stuff" in every...
Unlearning “Til Death Do Us Part” — Smart Self-Care During Divorce
Every New Year brings another wave of motivational articles and social media posts: “Make this...
Alimony in Texas Divorces
Alimony in Texas Divorces is a hot topic. When going through a Texas divorce, one important issue...
Guide to Military and Veteran Benefits in Family Law Cases
Military benefits and veteran benefits issues commonly arise in the context of divorce and other...
Beyond Adultery: Understanding Financial Infidelity and Divorce
Navigating Financial Infidelity and Its Effects on Marriage and Divorce Adultery is one of the...
Splitting the Home Part I: Divide Real Estate
Divorce is more than a dissolution of marriage. It's also a division of a shared home and all the...
Becoming the Breadwinner: How to Achieve Financial Stability After Divorce
Escape financial dependence and plan for a career amidst divorce The prospect of divorce brings up...
How Do Courts Decide Child Custody?
What to Know About Child Custody in Texas Family Law Child custody disputes can be emotionally...
How Do You Divide the House in a Texas Divorce? – Texas Divorce Law Essentials
How do you divide the marital home in a divorce? This page is part of our digital course, Texas...
Property and Debts – Texas Divorce Law Essentials
How do we divide our property and debts in a Texas divorce? This page is part of our Texas Divorce...
About Us and Our Why – Texas Divorce Law Essentials
Part of our Texas Divorce Law Essentials Every Woman Needs to Know digital course. Introduction...
Divorce Costs in Texas: A Woman’s Guide
For women in Texas considering divorce or already embarking on the journey, our team is acutely...
Just Out of Reach? A Brighter Future After Divorce is Not as Elusive as it Seems
Divorce is a life-altering event that can leave you feeling like you're reaching for something...
Coming Up For Air After Divorce
Divorce is often likened to diving into the deep, murky waters of uncertainty and change. The...
Is Cybersex Cheating? Online Infidelity and Divorce
As family law attorneys, we get asked if cybersex is a form of cheating in a Texas divorce. From a...
Should I Buy a House Before We Get Divorced?
Wondering if you should buy a house before you are divorced? Should you sell your house before or...
How to divide retirement accounts in divorce?
Wondering how to divide retirement accounts in divorce? This blog addresses a commonly asked...
What Sets the Best Divorce Lawyers in Dallas Apart?
The Qualities That Set the Best Divorce Lawyers in Dallas Apart Divorce is undoubtedly one of...
How to Keep Your Home in a Texas Divorce
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, and one of the primary concerns...
How to Prepare for Mediation in a Texas Divorce
One of the things we’re known for is making sure our clients feel prepared for what comes next....
Ten Ways to Minimize the Stress of Divorce
Ending a marriage is a difficult and, sadly, sometimes inevitable decision. It can also be one of...
Negotiating Private School Tuition in a Texas Divorce
Divorce can be a challenging time for anyone involved, but when children are involved, it becomes...
Why a parenting plan is a key part of any divorce agreement
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process for all parties involved, but it can be...
7 Tips For Co-Parenting Successfully With Your Ex This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and loved ones. But for those who are divorced or...
How to Find the Right Divorce Attorney for You
Making the decision to get a divorce is never easy. It can be an emotional and confusing time, and...
Your Child Custody Questions Answered
Last week, we posted a blog about how to keep the divorce process as amicable as possible and...
Is an Amicable Divorce Possible? How to Avoid the Courtroom and Maintain Your Sanity
Is an amicable divorce possible? Most couples don’t enter into a marriage thinking that it will...
How to Protect Assets from Divorce in Texas
This week’s blog delves into protecting your assets from divorce in Texas. If you are getting...
Division of Marital Assets: What to Expect in a Texas Divorce
The division of marital assets in a Texas divorce can be a difficult process, especially if you...
Mental Health Month- Challenges the Pandemic Has Gifted Us
What are the biggest challenges the pandemic has put on relationships? The pandemic has certainly...
Mental Health Month- Important Issues in Marriage Counseling
What is one of the important issues you address in marriage counseling? The key to personal growth...
Why would I want an adult adoption?
Top 3 Reasons for an Adult Adoption Formalize step-parent or other non-parent relationship In our...
What makes us unique?
What makes us unique? Unlike many law firms, we have a two part approach to divorce: education and...
Splitting Assets
How do you want to split this stuff? Bank Accounts For a property division to be enforceable, the...
What happens at a strategy session at Alexandra Geczi PLLC?
What happens at a strategy session at Alexandra Geczi PLLC? For the strategy sessions, first, we...
Finding the Best Attorney
In Texas, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to divorce. Every family is different....
New Year, Fresh Start: 4 Ways to Take Charge of Your Life After a Divorce
Divorce is often viewed as a synonym for loneliness, loss, and failure, but this generalization...
Setting Goals in the Post-Divorce Period
Going through a divorce can be a horrendously tumultuous experience, especially for women, on whom...
How to Regain Financial Independence: Empowerment Tips for Divorced Women
Very few people get married with the idea of divorce already on their minds. Unfortunately, this...
Divorcing a Cheating Husband
Discovering infidelity is devastating. Discovering infidelity in a marital situation is...
Compromise and Co-Parenting: How to Do It Right
You may have found yourself in a situation where you have shared custody of your kids but still...
Signs That You Are in a Toxic Marriage
Signs That You Are in a Toxic Marriage Marriage can be magical, an unexplainable union between two...
How to Deal With the Visitation Schedule During Holidays After Divorce
A pressing concern for many recently divorced parents is how to handle visitation time during...
How to Plan for Divorce as a Woman
Divorce is an arduous process regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in, but we can...
Child Custody and a Move: How to Do It Right
Your custody arrangement may have seemed just right when you signed it, including provisions on...
Filing Real Property Records
Deciding who gets the house or property in your divorce isn’t the final step to achieving...
Sexless Marriage Grounds for Divorce in Texas?
It's no secret that sex is often a vital part of a marriage. But when things get busy, it's easy...
Can Dating During Divorce Affect Child Custody?
Divorce is often challenging and lonely. The temptation to start dating, to have something new and...
Is It Cheating If We’re Separated?
While you and your estranged spouse might be physically separated, the state of Texas does not...
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby…
When Frank Sinatra sang about love and marriage going together like a horse and carriage, he never...
How Divorce Affects My Taxes
With the extended filing deadline of June 15 fast approaching, it’s time to think about taxes and...
Women Living Strong
It takes a strong woman to stop living a lie and break away from a relationship that isn’t...
Life After Divorce
When someone that you know personally or someone that you admire goes through a divorce, it’s easy...
Barriers to Divorce #4: Financial Security
Concern about financial security following divorce is one of the biggest reasons many women stay...
Supreme Court of Texas’s Proposed Changes Take Effect January 1
If you are considering divorce or some other legal action but planning to wait until the New Year...
Barriers to Divorce #3: How to Survive the Holidays During Divorce
Life isn’t like a Hallmark Christmas movie, particularly if you find yourself in the middle of a...
Barriers to Divorce #2: Concerns Over Kids
Divorce is challenging enough when only dealing with your spouse and financial affairs, but throw...
Barriers to Divorce #1: Common Fears
Facing Divorce Fears and Moving On Divorce can be scary, whether you initiate it or are on the...
The COVID Wellness Formula
Coronavirus is uncharted territory for most of us. Just a few months ago, it was business as...
Debt Consolidation to Debt Snowball: How Crisis Can Reduce Debt
If you want to improve your life, having good credit is fundamental. Having good credit will get...
More Than Kids’ Face Masks: Children’s Health, Coronavirus, and Crisis
Scientific research has shown that the brains of children continue to develop through early...
What Jobs Are Hiring Women and Stay-At-Home Moms?
What jobs are hiring women and stay at home moms? Initially, COVID-19 was a shock to our systems,...
Secrets of the Wealthy: 4 Rules of Success
Times of crisis (like Coronavirus) lead to stress, as does enduring a toxic situation for a long...
Domestic Violence Resources
The orders to shelter-at-home have brought much uncertainty, and for some, it means being stuck at...
Co-Parenting & Coronavirus
As the coronavirus situation unfolds, the need for parents to come together for the best interest...
Coronavirus, Shelter-in-Place, and Exchanges – Update
by Alexandra Geczi and James V. Esh There have been a lot of different jurisdictions issuing...
Coronavirus, Shelter-in-Place, and Exchanges
by Alexandra Geczi and James V. Esh Yesterday, the Dallas County Judge extended the...
Four Things You Must Know About COVID-19 and the Texas Standard Possession Schedule
By Alexandra M. Geczi and James V. Esh Since the Coronavirus maelstrom that developed last week,...
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Texas Family Courts, and Spring Break
By Alexandra M. Geczi and James V. Esh on March 16, 2020 On Thursday evening last week, after a...
Recognizing Financial Abuse & Ways To Protect Your Client
Domestic violence takes many forms, and financial abuse is one of them. Financial abuse, which is...
2019 Best Lawyers Award
Alexandra Geczi PLLC is thrilled to announce that Alexandra Geczi has been selected to the 2019...
2019 Texas Super Lawyers Award
Alexandra Geczi PLLC is thrilled to announce that Alexandra Geczi has been selected to the 2019...
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...
Choose a Better Divorce
At Alexandra Geczi, PLLC, we believe that there is a better way to divorce, and our team has the...
Your Guide to Divorce Planning
The dissolution of a marriage doesn’t often happen overnight. It usually begins years earlier....
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...
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...
Helping Your Friends Through the Divorce Process
A professional colleague of ours recently contacted us looking for legal advice for a friend who...
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...
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...
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 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...
What Is Alimony in Texas?
When people say “alimony” in Texas, what they are really referring to is either spousal...
In a Texas Divorce, What Property Can Couples Divide?
Texas is one of nine Community Property states in the United States. This means that any property...
Child Support in Texas
If you are the primary caretaker of your children, then negotiating a fair child support...
Alexandra Offers Divorce Tips for Women Coping With Divorce
Curious about divorce? Alexandra Geczi was featured on CoachingforDivorcedWomen.com, and she...
Can You Afford to Hire a Divorce Lawyer? You Can’t Afford Not To.
With proper pre-divorce planning and some creative thinking, you’d be surprised at what you can...
10 Factors Courts May Look at When Determining Child Custody
Clients often ask our Dallas family law firm: “How do I prove to the court that I’m the better...
Separating Fact From Fiction: 6 Common Misconceptions About Divorce
It seems that most people always have advice for others regarding situations they’ve never been in...
5 Things to Do to Prepare For a Divorce in the Upcoming Year
If your marriage has been an unhappy one for awhile, the coming of the New Year may inspire you to...
How to Assemble the Best Divorce Team
Divorce affects multiple aspects of your life, so it makes sense that you should assemble a team...
Relationship Insights From Divorce Attorneys: 4 Things You Need to Know
When it comes to love and marriage, the statistics are a bit harrowing. We’ve all heard the old...
My Husband Just Filed for Divorce – What Do I Do?
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4 Ways to Keep Conversations About Divorce Productive
You have been unhappy for awhile. Maybe your spouse has been too. Perhaps you’ve even been...
The Dangers of a DIY Divorce
Maybe you’ve been thinking about handling your own divorce. While this is certainly your right, is...
6 Tips to Survive The Holidays When You Can’t Stand Your Spouse
The holidays tend to be stressful for everyone, especially if your plans include a lot travel,...
Reclaiming Your Strength: Making the Mental Shift From Victim to Survivor
It happened to you, and it wasn’t your choice. But as a survivor of infidelity or domestic...
GET YOUR PUMPKINS IN A ROW AND LIVE THE LIFE YOU WERE MEANT TO LIVE!!
October is our anniversary! 9 years ago, I ventured forth into the great unknown, J.D. in hand,...
4 Ways You Can Support a Friend Going Through a Divorce
When a close friend is going through a divorce, it can be difficult to know what to say and do to...
How to Help Your Kids Transition into Two Homes After Your Divorce
When parents divorce, the household is divided. Your kids now have two homes: yours and that of...
DIVORCE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
Alexandra Geczi, PLLC is hosting a Divorce Workshop for Women (REGISTER here). Do you know a woman...
Mortgage Breakup: Should I Keep the House After My Divorce?
Divorce is one of those events that can shake your very reality. Everything in your life has...
ALEXANDRA GECZI APPEARS ON IMPACT MAKERS
Attorney Alexandra Geczi recently appeared on the Impact Makers Radio Program with Stewart Andrew...
ALEXANDRA GECZI FEATURED IN VOYAGE DALLAS
Attorney Alexandra Geczi was recently featured in a Voyage Dallas article where she shares her...
Class Ceiling: Is Private Tuition Payable in a Texas Divorce?
When it comes to child support, Texas uses a standard support formula referenced in the Texas...
WHEN WORDS HURT: HELPING YOUR CHILD COPE WITH BULLYING AT SCHOOL
Bullying is a focal point of media attention these days. Taylor Swift wrote the anti-bullying...
FIND YOUR INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM: 3 THINGS THAT MAY BE HOLDING YOU BACK AFTER DIVORCE
The day that you find out that your spouse wants a divorce can be one of the most heartbreaking...
4 TIPS ON HOW TO BUILD A WINNING RESUME AFTER BEING A STAY-AT-HOME PARENT
You’ve mastered the art of school lunches and you know the last time every nook and cranny in your...
4 WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR A SUMMER VACATION AWAY FROM MOM OR DAD WHO ARE SHARING CUSTODY
When summer vacation comes around it’s natural for your children to have a mixture of both...
SCHOOL’S OUT, BUT THE KIDS AREN’T AROUND: 4 COPING AND SELF-CARE TIPS FOR PARENTS WHO SHARE CUSTODY
Summertime is just around the corner, and with the excitement of school being out of session you...
TEXAS CUSTODY AND RELOCATION
Having a child changes your whole world, and if you end up getting a divorce or are separated from...
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT MONEY: 3 INTANGIBLE MARITAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF STAY-AT-HOME PARENTS
Getting a divorce often requires pulling out a calculator and figuring out a fair division of...
ALEXANDRA GECZI ELECTED AS A FELLOW TO THE TEXAS BAR FOUNDATION
Alexandra Geczi of Alexandra Geczi PLLC | Family Law has been elected as a Fellow to the Texas Bar...
HIDDEN ASSETS AND DIVORCE: 6 RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR
When your relationship is no longer working and it’s clear that a divorce is on the horizon, many...
THE CHIEF DOMESTIC OFFICER: WHAT STAY-AT-HOME PARENTS SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT EXPECT IN THEIR DIVORCE
As a chief domestic officer, you have tackled how to run your household and know the ins and outs...
WHEN LIFE DEMANDS A CHANGE TO YOUR CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
The ability to create a child support agreement that meets everyone’s needs is always the best...
9 DIVORCE CONSIDERATIONS FOR STAY-AT-HOME MOMS
If you’re thinking about divorce, below is a quick list of things to consider when contemplating...
WHEN LOVE GOES TOO FAR – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM A STALKER
We see it in movies all of the time, where a scorned lover is so hurt that they begin to stalk...
THE LESS-STRESS DIVORCE
Getting divorced is oftentimes associated with a great many negatives, including debilitating...
DIVORCING YOUR FINANCIAL STATUS QUO
Going through a divorce is a challenging time on multiple fronts. You have to process the sense of...
ALEXANDRA GECZI TO SPEAK AT THE 8TH ANNUAL LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Attorney Alexandra Geczi will be speaking on hiring and firing employees at the 8th Annual Law...
A BRIEF Q&A ON STANDARD POSSESSION ORDERS FOR TEXAS PARENTS
The majority of Texas custody orders include a standard possession order (SPO) that specifies the...
AN INTRODUCTION TO TEXAS GRANDPARENTS’ VISITATION RIGHTS
Grandparents play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. NBC’s Today show...
WHAT EVERY COUPLE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DIVORCE IN TEXAS
The decision to end your marriage by filing for divorce is one of the most stressful and...
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN DEVELOPING A FAIR VISITATION SCHEDULE
When you and your spouse divorce in Texas and children are involved, a judge will issue a custody...
TAKE CONTROL: 4 WAYS WOMEN CAN PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER DIVORCE
When your marriage gets to that point where you know the end is in sight, you’ll likely be facing...
5 WAYS YOU CAN SAVE MONEY IN YOUR DIVORCE
5 Ways to Save Money in a Divorce You can hire one attorney to draft the paperwork, with the...
CAN ONE LAWYER REPRESENT BOTH OF US IN A DIVORCE?
Clients often ask, “Can you represent both of us in our divorce?” The answer is, “No, a lawyer...
TEXAS ADULT ADOPTION: WHERE DO I FILE?
Where do I file my adult adoption? Texas Family Code Sec. 162.502 states: JURISDICTION. The...
TEXAS ADULT ADOPTION: DOES MY HUSBAND OR WIFE HAVE TO FILE WITH ME?
Yes. Under Texas Family Code Sec. 162.503(b), “If the petitioner is married, both spouses must...
WE HELP OUR CLIENTS WITH NAME CHANGES!
One of the things that makes it so great to work with us is that we offer things that our...
4 REASONS A TEXAS JUDGE MIGHT DENY YOUR ADULT ADOPTION!
Justice is blind What are the reasons a judge might deny an Adult Adoption? Generally, the courts...
IF I ADOPT AN ADULT, DO I ADOPT THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TOO?
July 22, 2016 Alexandra Geczi Texas family adoption Does the adoption of one adult mean that all...
WHY OUR ADULT ADOPTIONS ROCK!
Why should I use your service when I can get the forms online for free? Adult adoptions are...
STEP-PARENT ADOPTION VS. ADULT ADOPTION
What’s the difference between a step-parent adoption and an adult adoption? That’s a trick...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ADULT ADOPTION AND REGULAR ADOPTION?
How is regular adoption different from an adult adoption? In general, an adult adoption is simpler...
WHAT ARE THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF AN ADULT ADOPTION?
What is the effect of an adult adoption? Texas Family Code section 162.507 sets out the legal...
4 TOOLS TO HELP YOU ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES
Organizing your financial affairs? When going through divorce, it’s important to have an...
NICHE DOESN’T MEAN SMALL, IT MEANS FOCUSED.
Since we’ve announced our new niche, helping Chief Domestic Officers negotiate their divorce exit...
ARE YOU A BULLDOG DIVORCE LAWYER?
Are you a bulldog? My response is that we are strong advocates for our clients. When clients ask...
5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING TO KEEP THE HOUSE IN A DIVORCE
In a divorce, one of the first requests I get from a CDO is, “I want to be sure I get the house. ...
WHAT IS A CHIEF DOMESTIC OFFICER (C.D.O.)?
What is a Chief Domestic Officer, or C.D.O.? It is the partner or spouse who has made the decision...
PRENUPS: DISCUSSING DIVORCE WHEN PLANNING A MARRIAGE.
We insure our homes, our vehicles, our health, and even our lives, so why not our marriages?...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
From all of us at Alexandra Geczi PLLC | Family Law, we would like to give thanks to everyone who...
8 WAYS YOU CAN CUT EXPENSES DURING YOUR DIVORCE
A divorce can create havoc both emotionally and financially. One household is split, and the...
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Congratulations, Alexandra! Alexandra Geczi PLLC | Family Law congratulates Alexandra Geczi for...