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I’ve Decided to Divorce. Now What?
April 19, 2021
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Legal Process
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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.
Read MoreWhy Marriages End and What to Do Next
February 25, 2021
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Collaborative Divorce
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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.
Read MoreNew Laws Affecting Divorce
January 22, 2021
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Legal Process
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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...
Read MoreProtecting Your Children in a Divorce
January 20, 2021
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Children and Parenting
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For most parents thinking about divorce, the well-being of their children is their most important priority.
Read MoreRhonda Cleaves' Appearance on The Jennifer Hargrave Show
December 14, 2020
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Firm News
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Rhonda Cleaves recently had the opportunity to discuss the Collaborative Divorce Process on The Jennifer Hargrave Show. They talk about…
Read MoreLove and War in the Time of Divorce
December 11, 2020
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Collaborative 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…
Read MoreRhonda Cleaves Recognized for 2020 Texas Super Lawyers®
December 8, 2020
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Firm News
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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…
Read MoreCleaves Family Law Attorney Elected to Executive Board of State Bar Collaborative Law Section
December 4, 2020
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Firm News
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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…
Read MoreIs a Collaborative Divorce a Contested Divorce?
May 8, 2020
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Collaborative 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…
Read MoreCan I File for Divorce while “Sheltering-in-Place”?
April 24, 2020
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Legal Process
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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…
Read MoreDivorce Court Backlog and the COVID-19 Crisis
April 20, 2020
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Legal Process
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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…
Read MoreSocially Distant Co-Parenting
April 10, 2020
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Children and 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…
Read MoreDivorce and the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 3, 2020
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Legal Process
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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…
Read MoreCleaves Family Law Adds New Attorney
February 18, 2020
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Firm News
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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…
Read MoreDivorce: Some New Year’s Resolutions
January 3, 2020
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Self-care for Clients
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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…
Read MoreDivorce: Keep Christmas Magical
December 20, 2019
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Children and Parenting
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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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