Category: Divorce

Look, we get it because we do it every day: Divorce is f**king expensive.

You’re making a massive life change, completely severing ties with the person you once thought was your forever bank account buddy. You have to brace for the financial sucker punch of getting divorced, but we’ve got a secret: there are so many ways to save money on your divorce in Texas.

Through our extensive experience with hundreds of clients, we’ve picked up some savvy “tips and tricks” to keep your wallet from crying during the process. Your spouse might’ve cheated, so why not get a little “cheat code” of your own in your divorce case?

Do Your Part

We are divorce attorneys, not magicians. Our job is to legally untangle your marriage, but you’ve got some homework too, which can save you a pretty penny.

Before contacting an attorney, make sure you neatly gather all the necessary documents. Whip out those financial statements, collect login details for shared accounts, and slap together any identifying information necessary for you and your soon-to-be ex. Review those financial documents; you might just find your spouse has been blowing your savings on their horrible gambling habit (no, their luck isn’t finally about to turn around) or spending hundreds of dollars each month supporting their favorite OnlyFans influencer.

Taking care of all this beforehand cuts the fluff from initial consultations and gets the ball rolling faster. Organize these documents neatly – trust us, you don’t want to pay expensive attorney fees for playing a clerical sorting game with your paperwork. Remember, lawyers cost a lot because we’ve been through extensive and expensive schooling and have courtroom battle scars. Time is money – save it by handling the small stuff that doesn’t require our legal guidance.

Have a Plan and Be Efficient

Your life is spinning in circles (and not because you had one too many glasses of wine this time) – we totally get that. But in this whirlwind, keeping your finances in check is crucial. When you ring up an attorney, don’t come in blind.

Know what you want to fight for – the kids, the house, the dog, or those sweet Cutco knives that cut tomatoes like butter. Whatever it is, have a game plan so you’re not burning cash while you’re sitting there like the 🤔 emoji. Arm yourself with questions to avoid wandering aimlessly through your consultation.

Efficiency in the time you spend with your attorney is the best way to save money. You should be prepared to ask a number of questions all at once instead of piecing those questions together one by one over the course of several phone calls and emails that each come with a charge.

Follow Court Orders

We love a good laugh, but divorce court is no comedy club. We’ve seen folks drag themselves back to court, begging to enforce an already-issued order. And guess what? That’s going to cost money – especially for whoever is violating the order. Remember, Courts issue Orders not Suggestions.

Book a Call to Tackle All Your Divorce Questions

Instead of bombarding your attorney every time a question pops into your head, be smart about it. Pinging us for every little question is like watching your money burn.

When you’ve got all your burning questions ready, book a call with us at Dawn King Law Group. Let’s steer your divorce in the right direction without your wallet taking a nosedive.

It’s November which means we’re officially in the holiday season. The leaves are changing (or have already fallen out as your hair has been during your divorce case), the weather is a little colder, and Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away.

We like to talk about what we’re thankful for during the holiday season, but we’re flipping the script because we want you to know the many reasons to be thankful for a divorce attorney during what might otherwise be the most annoying and frustrating time of your life.

1. Personal Attention

You’re kicking your spouse to the curb because they couldn’t be bothered to give you attention. Don’t worry, we will. Dawn King Law Group gives each and every client personal attention.

2. Honest Advice

If you know anything about Dawn King, know that she’s blunt. You will hear the truth straight from her without all the bullshit and fairy dust attached. Don’t let the Texas-sized smile and pink scarf fool you.

3. Fewer Hand Cramps

Paperwork is a bitch. So are the cramps you might get if you don’t have an attorney to handle the heavy workload of paperwork that comes with your divorce.

4. Keep the Kid

If you’re in the middle of an ugly Texas child custody case, you don’t want to try this without an attorney by your side. To have any shot at getting custody or at least a favorable visitation schedule, you’re going to need a Texas divorce attorney.

5. Advice on Moving Forward

Some attorneys stick to the legal aspects of your case. Not us. We’re willing to dive in deeper to give personalized advice on how to move forward – like parenting a traumatized child or surviving the Terrible Twos.

6. Weight Loss

Okay, we might not be able to help you out with the love handles or kankles, but we can get that 200-pound schmuck off your couch and out of your life.

7. Finally Beat the Narcissist

Narcissism is a real, diagnosable condition. We can help you get an actual doctor to speak on your spouse’s erratic, idiotic, and truly narcissistic behavior which can go a long way in a divorce.

8. Save Money

Tired of paying for groceries, hygiene products, and every single date night? Hiring a divorce attorney is like getting a coupon for 100% off every cost added by a lazy, cheap spouse.

9. More Wine!

Does your husband judge you when you drink an entire bottle in one night while watching The Bachelor (how about that silver fox on the old people Bachelor or whatever they’re calling it!?)? Drink all the wine you want, judgment-free!

10. Find the True Middle Ground

You don’t just get a divorce attorney at Dawn King Law Group but also a trained and experienced mediator. Your divorce could benefit from a neutral third party that gives it to you both straight.

11. Enforcement of Texas Family Court Orders

It’s not just about obtaining a Texas family court order for your divorce or child custody; it’s also about enforcing those orders. We are able to uphold the orders as the court intended.

12. Your Secrets Are Safe With Us

Need to just vent with everything going on in your Texas divorce case? That’s exactly what your lawyer is for. You’re protected by attorney-client privilege, so please, tell us everything. You wouldn’t believe some of the stories we’ve heard.

13. A Laundry Machine

Most people don’t want to stand in front of a courtroom full of people and air out their dirty laundry. Let us take care of the dirty laundry for you. We will air it all out so you don’t have to.

14. Someone Who Gets Around

You might be looking for a rebound after your marriage failed, but we don’t mean it like that. We just mean we’ve been around the proverbial divorce block a time or two. We know the opposing counsel and we know the judge. This will come in handy during your trial.

15. Saving Your Marriage

Wait, a divorce attorney … saving your marriage? If we saved every marriage that came to us, we’d be broke. But, we also aren’t going to lie to you when there’s still time to save your marriage.

16. Jill of All Trades

All aspects of your Texas divorce case are bundled into one with Dawn King Law Group. Divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, mediation, enforcement, and more. The whole shebang is right here.

17. A Smarty Pants

Nobody likes a know-it-all, but it’s literally our job to know the law in Texas. We closely monitor any legal changes that impact you and your case and come equipped with the right knowledge to get the most out of your Texas divorce.

18. Adding to the Family

Whether it’s in your new marriage or after your divorce, adoption is a beautiful way to grow your family. We are here to help you through the Texas adoption process.

19. Peace of Mind

Doing this on your own is going to be overwhelming. We are here to help you through the toughest parts of your divorce, so you can focus on moving forward.

20. Powerful Results

Last but not least, results. None of this matters if you don’t get the results you deserve. We strive to get the best possible result that empowers our clients in each and every case. Contact Dawn King Law Group for the powerful results you deserve.

We could start this off with a handful of inspirational quotes about how it’s better to “have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,” but if you’re here you’ve probably already scrolled through dozens of those on Pinterest and Etsy. The truth is love hurts sometimes, and sometimes it hurts too much to carry on.

So, if you’ve reached the point of no return and want to prepare yourself for divorce, we’re here for you. There’s a lot of noise, negative attention, and bad advice on the internet if you’re willing to go out and look, but I want to make sure you know what the next steps in your process will look like. Once you’re ready for a divorce, it’s time to start protecting the future you want in life.

Gather documents

The first thing any divorce attorney will ask you for is documentation. This will include a litany of items such as:

• Retirement Accounts
• Bank statements (including accounts you’re named on and not named on)
• Credit card information
• Other documentation proving the value of your marital estate

This will create a paper trail that leads to the financial freedom you’re going to want and need in the coming months. When you gather these documents, you make the process easier on yourself instead of trying to solve your divorce like you tried to solve your marriage: by bickering with your spouse.

Cut out excess

Your ex may have put the “ex” in “excess,” but it’s important to be smart with spending in the coming months. This can be one of the hardest steps and you’ll find a ton of advice online telling you to go out and “do you.” While self-care is extremely important to make sure you’re mentally strong through this process, you also have to recognize the possibility that your income may need to support multiple households.

If you’re the “breadwinner” in the relationship, you may need to pay temporary support to your spouse to maintain the status quo during the divorce process and, if you have children, be prepared to make child support payments as well.

It’s also possible you’ll need to find a new place to stay while also still providing for the necessities back at the home you shared with your spouse. These are all considerations you should have as you curtail spending and preserve your future financial freedom and stability.

Dodge shoddy advice

The moment the people around you hear about your divorce you’re probably going to be bombarded with advice and anecdotes. Family, friends, that random guy that had a crush on you in your junior year of college that now has three pet iguanas … basically everyone. People will come out of the woodworks with anecdotes about their first or third divorce.

This advice along with all the advice on the internet comes from a good place, but it’s important to sift through the noise. You know yourself the best and you know your situation the best. Don’t let other people tell you how to talk to your own kids about divorce (unless, of course, it’s a child therapist). Don’t let strangers convince themselves they know your situation better than you do.

The best self-care you can give yourself through this process is to be honest with yourself and seek channels that you know you can rely on. Those lifelong friends, those family members that have been there through everything, and those people who have shown to be reliable in times of need. Those are the people and places you should rely on the most.

Choose the right attorney

You’re going to be working with your attorney often. If you’ve ever seen the Netflix movie “Marriage Story,” you saw how Laura Dern’s character became so close with her client during their divorce. While your attorney might not end up being your best friend, they’re going to be your legal partner through the divorce process.

Attorney Dawn King’s experience as both a lawyer and a mediator in family law issues can be beneficial to you as you seek powerful results in your divorce. Contact our offices today and begin your journey to a new start.