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I’ve Decided to Divorce. Now What?

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Making the decision to divorce is a difficult one. It is usually a months or years long process, and not something anyone takes lightly.
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Why Marriages End and What to Do Next

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This is a difficult topic, but sadly, one many couples face. And while it’s hard to think about, it’s best to just tackle it head on.
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New Laws Affecting Divorce

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To the non-lawyer reader, this is an important issue for you. So please bear through the legal details set out...
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Protecting Your Children in a Divorce

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For most parents thinking about divorce, the well-being of their children is their most important priority.
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Rhonda Cleaves' Appearance on The Jennifer Hargrave Show

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Rhonda Cleaves recently had the opportunity to discuss the Collaborative Divorce Process on The Jennifer Hargrave Show. They talk about…
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Love and War in the Time of Divorce

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Let’s be honest – divorce is hard. For most, it is a war of inner emotions. It is grieving the loss of someone you loved and the future…
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Rhonda Cleaves Recognized for 2020 Texas Super Lawyers®

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Cleaves Family Law is proud to announce that Rhonda Cleaves has been named to the list of 2020 Super Lawyers® in Texas. Only 5% of lawyers…
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Cleaves Family Law Attorney Elected to Executive Board of State Bar Collaborative Law Section

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Cleaves Family Law is proud to announce that Jill Lowe, Senior Associate, has been elected to serve as Secretary of the State Bar of Texas…
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Is a Collaborative Divorce a Contested Divorce?

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There have been many clients who have come to my office and said, “Our divorce is going to be contested, so I don’t think we can use the…
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Can I File for Divorce while “Sheltering-in-Place”?

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This may seem like a cruel question to some to address given that most of the world is abiding by shelter-in-place orders at the moment…
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Divorce Court Backlog and the COVID-19 Crisis

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The coronavirus pandemic has brought many changes to many aspects of all of our lives. As of this writing, schools are closed for the…
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Socially Distant Co-Parenting

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Isn’t that a loaded title in this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic? Lots of parents are socially distant following divorce…
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Divorce and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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When considering whether to divorce, life can be an emotional roller coaster. There are so many things that weigh on your mind: Can I…
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Cleaves Family Law Adds New Attorney

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Jill Lowe is joining Cleaves Family Law in Plano. Lowe has been practicing law for over 15 years, and exclusively in marital and family…
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Divorce: Some New Year’s Resolutions

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The holidays can be hard for someone who has gone through a divorce, especially when that divorce happened in the past year. This is true…
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Divorce: Keep Christmas Magical

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If you are in the midst of divorce or already divorced, you have children, and you celebrate Christmas, then this piece is for you. For…
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