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Collaborative Law And Divorce

Tips to Help Your Divorce Go More Smoothly

Often, when people think of divorce, they picture a drawn out, frustrating, and contentious ordeal. And while less common, smooth, amicable divorces are possible- they just take the right mindset, some planning, and someone knowledgeable in the divorce process to guide the way. The reality is that some divorces are Read more…

By Capps Law Firm, 1 week1 week ago
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Family Law

Important 2020 Rulings in Texas Family Law

The last year was fraught with an unpredictable landscape full of challenges as family law courts tried to figure out how to handle cases for couples and parents who were confronting unprecedented grounds for dispute and uncharted obstacles to the process. Here are some notable case rulings from 2020 that Read more…

By Capps Law Firm, 3 months3 months ago
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Child Custody And Visitation

Coparenting During the Holidays

It’s that time of year again — Thanksgiving is here and people are making plans for this holiday and the upcoming holidays. This can be a challenging time of year when planning family visits and holiday travel while coparenting. Planning Ahead for Holiday Vacations As part of the divorce process, Read more…

By Capps Law Firm, 5 months5 months ago
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Complex Division of Assets

Retirement Accounts and Divorce

Retirement Accounts and Divorce Retirement and pension accounts are an important part of divorce settlements because they can be one of the largest and most valuable assets many people own. Determining how to split retirement assets can be a challenge, as they may be subject to tax implications. If you’re Read more…

By Capps Law Firm, 7 months7 months ago
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Collaborative Law And Divorce

What do I have to do to get the divorce process started?

The first thing you need to do to start the divorce process is contact my office to schedule a consultation. In that consultation, we will talk about the facts and circumstances that lead you to want to consult a divorce attorney. We’ll also talk about the things that the court Read more…

By Capps Law Firm, 7 months7 months ago
Joint Custody
Child Custody And Visitation

Joint Custody in Texas. What does it mean?

What does joint custody mean? Under the Texas family code, joint custody is not a formal phrase that is used. We have ‘conservators’ and ‘conservatorship’, which refers to the decision making abilities, the rights and the duties of parents. The Texas family code also uses the terms ‘possession’ and ‘access’ Read more…

By Capps Law Firm, 8 months8 months ago
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Complex Division of Assets

Texas Divorce with Complex Division of Assets and Debts

Texas is a community property state, which means most property acquired prior to marriage is considered separate property, while almost anything acquired during the course of marriage is considered community property. Only community property is divided in a divorce. Every divorce has its difficulties, but a complex divorce may involve dividing certain Read more…

By Capps Law, 12 months11 months ago
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Family Law

Litigation in Family Law

While Litigation in Family Law is something you may want to avoid, it is important to understand the process of litigation and the lawsuit.

By Capps Law Firm, 1 year1 year ago
Family Law Practice Areas

What is Legal Guardianship?

A legal guardian is an adult with the legal authority to care for someone else, called their ward. Guardianship often falls into 3 different categories:

By Capps Law Firm, 2 years2 years ago
Child Custody And Visitation

Interstate and International Child Custody

International Child Abduction: Child Support And Child Custody Many divorced parents reside in the same state or city. However, it is increasingly common for one parent to move out of state. This could be for a number of personal or professional reasons. Regardless of the reason, out of state moves Read more…

By Capps Law Firm, 2 years2 years ago

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Kelly J. Capps is licensed in Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  Virginia and D.C. do not offer certification in family law and have no procedure for approving a certifying organization.  Capps Law Firm, PLLC serves clients in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, West Lake Hills and elsewhere in Texas.

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