TLC Law, PLLC

03/19/2026

A lot of people assume that if their divorce or custody case is uncontested, they don’t need a lawyer.

But the issue usually isn’t the agreement itself, it’s how that agreement is written.

In Texas family law, vague or poorly written orders can cause serious issues later involving:

• Child custody rights
• Decision-making authority
• Property responsibilities like mortgages

We wrote a new article explaining why many East Texas pro se cases run into trouble and how uncontested cases can often be handled smoothly with the right guidance.

If you’re dealing with a divorce or custody matter in Tyler or East Texas, it’s worth a quick read. See first comment

03/13/2026

Every week in courtrooms around East Texas, more people are showing up without attorneys listed next to their names.

They’re handling their own divorce or custody cases, which is called going “pro se.”

Sometimes it works out.
But many times small mistakes in the paperwork cause big problems later.

In our latest article, we explain:
• Why uncontested cases still need careful drafting
• The common mistakes people make when filing on their own
• When a lawyer can actually save you time and money

If you're thinking about handling an uncontested divorce or custody case, this is worth a quick read

Need help with an uncontested divorce or custody case in East Texas? Learn the common mistakes pro se litigants make and when a Tyler family lawyer can help.