Divorce is a complicated matter financially, legally, and emotionally. It can bring out the worst in people. If couples cannot, or refuse, to reach an agreement on matters such as division of assets or child custody, it can end up in a heated courtroom trial on...
Year: 2020
A basic overview of spousal maintenance in Texas
League City area residents going through a divorce know that it can be an emotional and sometimes messy process. One aspect of divorce that often draws a lot of heat from both parties is that of spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony. After all, one spouse may...
Enforcement options for delinquent child support in Texas
Child support is one way that a parent continues to provide for their child’s needs after their relationship ends with their child’s co-parent. In Texas, both of a child’s parents are expected to provide financial resources for the child’s care and comfort, and how...
Navigating the new normal of divorce
Recent shutdowns, financial uncertainty and court changes have complicated our lives. But there are ways to exert control over divorce to deal with these changes. Many procedures may be used. There is the customary attorney-to-attorney process where spouses have their...
People may be able to modify child custody orders
Throughout people’s lives in Texas things change. People may have different jobs, lose jobs, buy homes, get married and have children, get divorced be injured or develop a disease that has major effects on their lives. All of these major life events in addition to the...
Relocating with a child in Texas
It’s part of life that families sometimes have to move. Whether it is for a better job opportunity or a family situation, those in the greater Houston area have a reasonable chance of having to move to another state or to another part of Texas at least once in their...
Custody of the house after divorce
Dividing property at the end of a marriage can have long-term financial consequences. A couple’s home is typically their greatest asset but can become an unbearable financial burden for the spouse who keeps it after divorce. There are several strategies to deal with...
What are the types of child custody?
If you are going through a divorce, figuring out child custody arrangements with your ex may be at the top of your priority list. There are generally two types of custody: physical custody and legal custody. When a parent has sole physical custody of a child, the...
2019 divorcees will want to pay attention to tax changes
It is not so unusual these days to know someone who has divorced, or to go through a divorce yourself. For those in Texas who divorced in 2019 and have yet to file their taxes, there are changes that they should pay attention to, specifically regarding alimony. Prior...
Why substance abuse should be addressed in child custody matters
Substance abuse is an ongoing problem in our society. Although addiction can have serious ramifications for those who are crushed by its grip, it can also have a ripple effect, causing damage to those who are closest to a substance abuser. Sadly, this includes...