Description

Divorce attorney Jennifer of JM Law Group sits down with Angi Burns to bust the most common myths about family law in Texas, covering father's rights, prenups, spousal maintenance, and child support. With 16 years of experience and her own divorce behind her, Jennifer brings both legal expertise and hard-won personal perspective to every client she represents.

🌟 Perfect For:

• Anyone considering or going through a divorce in Texas
• Stay-at-home parents unsure of their financial rights
• Fathers who have heard Texas courts favor mothers
• Couples considering a prenuptial agreement
• Anyone curious about spousal maintenance or child support laws
• Those who filed pro se and aren't sure where they stand

🎟 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why consulting a divorce attorney before making any decisions is the single most important first step
• The truth about father's rights in Texas and why the "Texas favors moms" myth doesn't hold up in court
• What stay-at-home parents actually own under Texas community property law
• How prenuptial agreements work and why Jennifer argues they signal love, not distrust
• The real limits of Texas spousal maintenance, including amounts, duration, and what courts actually award
• How child support is calculated in Texas and why a new spouse's income never factors in
• The hidden costs of filing for divorce without an attorney and why it almost always backfires

💬 Memorable Quotes:
"Consulting with an attorney doesn't divorce you. It just gives you information."
"Information changes situations, and a lot of times, you're afraid to make a move, because you don't know what your options are."
"A prenup shows that you love somebody."
"When you win them custody, it's like you walked on water."

📍 About JM Law Group:
A DFW-area family law firm handling divorce, custody, child support, prenups, and adoption, with 16 years of courtroom experience fighting for families across North Texas.

Phone: 214-646-3253

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