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JenMG Reclaiming Radiance
Reclaiming Radiance — The New Definition of Empowered Womanhood By JenMG, Sex & Relationship...
JenMG Thriving After Divorce
From Surviving to Thriving — Rebuilding Confidence and Connection After Divorce By JenMG, Sex...
JenMG Healing
When the Papers Are Signed — But the Healing Isn’t Done Yet By JenMG, Sex & Relationship Coach...
Dermot Mulroney Amicable Divorce
Dermot Mulroney Settles Divorce Outside of Court: What It Teaches Us About an Amicable Divorce In...
The Power of Documentation in Custody Cases: Building Your Paper Trail
In custody disputes, what you can prove matters as much as what actually happened. Many parents...
Common Custody Mistakes Parents Make and How to Avoid Them
Custody situations are emotionally charged by nature. You're navigating the end of a relationship...
Top Signs Your Marriage May Be Headed for Divorce: What Every Woman Should Know
No one enters a marriage expecting it to end. Yet every year, thousands of couples across Texas...
When to File: Why Strategic Timing Can Make or Break Your Divorce
When you file for divorce in Texas affects your share of bonuses, stock options, retirement...
Child Support in Texas: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Calculations, Modifications, and Enforcement
When it comes to your children's well-being, understanding how child support works in Texas is...
Navigating Divorce During the Holidays
Getting Divorced in the Christmas Season? Holiday Coping Strategies for Self-Care and Co-Parenting...
Commonly Misunderstood Terms in Family Law
Myths and Misconceptions about Divorce and Child Custody You’re smart and practical, so you’re...
How Prenups Protect Female Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
As a female business owner, you've poured your time, energy, and resources into building something...
Why Prenups Aren’t Just for the Rich: Protecting What You’ve Built
When most people think of prenuptial agreements, they picture wealthy celebrities or business...
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up: Spotting Hidden Assets in Your Divorce
Hidden assets in Texas divorce threaten your rightful share under community property laws. Legal...
Steal Nicole Kidman’s Divorce Strategy: How to Settle Before You File and Save Tens of Thousands of Dollars
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban settled their divorce terms privately before filing. This strategic...
5 Divorce Traps That Cost Professional Women Millions (and How to Avoid Them)
Professional women facing divorce often fall into costly financial traps that seem reasonable in...
“Help! I Have Kids with a Narcissist!”
Navigating Custody, Co-parenting, and Self-Care with a Narcissistic Ex Narcissistic behavior harms...
Asset Division Part II: Finding Hidden Marital Assets in a Divorce
For many women seeking divorce, one of their top goals is an equitable division of assets. Texas...
Holiday Co-Parenting and Custody Considerations
The holidays may be joyous and relaxing, but let’s be honest: they can also be stressful,...
Domestic Abuse and Divorce: How to File for Divorce While Escaping Domestic Violence in Texas
How to obtain protection and press charges while filing for divorce from an abuser If you or...
Asset Division Part I: Navigating a High-Net-Worth Divorce
Planning a divorce with high value financial assets? Start here. One of the first questions many...
A Shell of Myself: What If We’re Not Broken—Just Re-Formed?
Author's Note: While on vacation in Roatan (in the Bay Islands of Honduras), I was snorkeling and...
Sunscreen and Second Chances: Can We Protect Ourselves From Getting Burned Again?
Author's Note: While on vacation in Roatan (in the Bay Islands of Honduras), I was snorkeling and...
The Beach Blanket Breakdown: When the (Emotional) Baggage You Unpack Isn’t in Your Suitcase
Author's Note: While on vacation in Roatan (in the Bay Islands of Honduras), I was snorkeling and...
Saltwater Cleanse: Is the Ocean the Only Place We’re Allowed to Fall Apart?
Author's Note: While on vacation in Roatan (in the Bay Islands of Honduras), I was snorkeling and...
The Snorkeling Situation: Do We Have to Go Deeper to Find What We Really Want?
Author's Note: While on vacation in Roatan (in the Bay Islands of Honduras), I was snorkeling and...
Tech-savvy Divorce Planning
Technology has certainly made divorce easier in many ways. You can meet with your Texas divorce...
How to Tell Your Husband You Want a Divorce
Perhaps you’ve imagined asking for a divorce as you commute to work. You’ve rehearsed the...
Growing the Family: Adoption and Marriage in Texas Family Law
Family is what you make it. Yet between adoption proceedings, divorce and remarriage, and...
Flipping the Script: How Women Can Use Prenups to Empower Themselves in Marriage
Prenuptial agreements date back over 2,000 years to ancient Egypt, where they were contracts that...
How to Divorce Someone with Mental Health Issues
It can be a challenge to navigate mental illness with a romantic partner, and sometimes, not all...
Divorcing as a SAHM Part II: Custody and Child Support
Stay-at-home moms often fear divorce because they’re financially dependent on their spouse. Will...
Texas Adult Name Change: How to Change Your Name in Texas
How to Legally Change Your Name in Texas (And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever) Why Your Name...
Divorcing as a SAHM Part I: Finances, Retirement, and Alimony
A stay-at-home mom, or SAHM, depends on her spouse for financial support. This makes divorce a...
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 Tell Your Kids about Your Divorce: Do’s and Don’t’s
Talking to Your Kids about Divorce: What to Do and Not to Do Deciding to divorce brings a long...
How to Have an Amicable Divorce with a Narcissist
Many people assume that amicable divorce is only possible when you’re friendly with your...
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...
Dating During Divorce: Do’s and Don’t’s
Any romance can complicate matters, and divorce is no exception. Indeed, dating while getting...
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 to Divide the House in Divorce? Texas Divorce Law Essentials
How to divide the house in divorce? This page is part of our digital course, Texas Divorce Law...
Dividing Property and Debts in Divorce
How do we divide our property and debts in a Texas divorce? Dividing property and debts in 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...
Life After Divorce is Within Reach
A more fulfilling life after divorce is within reach. Divorce is a life-altering event that can...
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...
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...