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Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC Flat fee divorce in Dallas — agreed AND contested cases. One price, agreed upfront. No hourly billing. No surprise bills. AltFee Modern Pricing Certified. Divorce.

Simplified. | chrislawyer.com/flat-fee-divorce At the Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, we believe you deserve to know what your divorce will cost before we begin. That's why we offer flat fee pricing on every divorce case — including contested ones. Most attorneys charge by the hour. Every call, every email, every hearing adds up — and many clients are surprised by the final bill. We do it differently. After 30+ years of handling divorce cases in Dallas County, we know what a case requires. We quote a flat fee at the start, and that's what you pay. We are AltFee Modern Pricing Certified, serving families across Dallas, Collin, and Denton Counties since 1993. Practice areas include divorce, child custody, property division, prenuptial agreements, and adoption. Simplified.

10/16/2026

Yes, you can petition the court for a name change after your divorce, but it is easier to handle during the case itself.

You will need a valid reason, and you must confirm under oath that it is not to avoid creditors or legal issues.

Taking care of it during the divorce means it is already included, so there is no extra cost or separate filing.

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10/15/2026

Mediation is not required by Texas law, but most courts expect you to try it before your case goes to trial.

Each judge has their own rules, and skipping mediation can limit how much time the court gives you at trial.

Going through mediation gives you a say in the outcome instead of leaving it entirely up to a judge.

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10/13/2026

Your filing status changes the year after your divorce is finalized, moving from married to individual.

There are real financial implications tied to how and when you file in relation to your divorce.

Your CPA or tax professional is the best resource for understanding exactly how your situation will be affected.

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10/10/2026

Nobody thinks they are the difficult one in a divorce, but staying rigid on every point can hurt your outcome.

Know which issues truly matter to your future and stay flexible on the rest.

Being willing to compromise now can mean a healthier co-parenting relationship and a better future for your family.

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10/07/2026

Every text message you send during a divorce can end up in front of the judge.

An angry or hostile message can be used to support a cruelty claim and hurt your case in ways you never expected.

Think before you hit send, because in Texas family court, your words matter.

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Nothing means more to us than hearing from the people we have had the privilege of serving.We are grateful for every cli...
10/06/2026

Nothing means more to us than hearing from the people we have had the privilege of serving.

We are grateful for every client who trusts us during one of life's most challenging moments.

Thank you for allowing us to stand beside you through it all.

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10/05/2026

Divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that keeps decisions in your hands instead of a judge's.

You will not be in the same room as your spouse. Instead, a neutral mediator moves between two rooms to help both sides reach an agreement.

The goal is a settlement you can live with, rather than a ruling handed down by someone who just met you.

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10/03/2026

After your divorce is finalized, you may need to update everything from bank accounts to your driver's license.

If you are changing your name, it is best to handle that during the divorce itself since it does not cost anything extra.

A certified copy of your final divorce decree will help you make all the changes you need.

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10/01/2026

In Texas, pets are legally considered property, not family members with custody rights.

That means there is usually no formal visitation schedule for a pet after a divorce.

Focus your energy on the decisions that affect your financial future, not the ones you cannot control.

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09/30/2026

Yes, you can get divorced even if you have only been married a short time, whether that is one week, one month, or six months.

Many people assume a short marriage qualifies for an annulment, but that alone is not a valid ground for one in Texas.

Unless you have a separate legal basis for an annulment, you will still need to go through the divorce process.

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