Many people in the greater Houston area draw a number of employment benefits from their companies. It has become typical for most Texas businesses to offer retirement plans, health benefits and other perks to those who work for them. People in higher-level positions...
Year: 2021
What happens to the family home in a Texas divorce?
A divorce isn’t an easy situation for anyone, and it can be difficult enough to deal with the emotional aspects. But in addition to the emotional distress a person may be going through, there is additional stress in the divorce process itself. One of the more...
Tips for co-parenting following a divorce
Co-parenting following a divorce can be difficult. Parents who just went through the emotionally exhausting process of splitting up and dividing their property must continue to work together to share the work of parenting their children. Sometimes they never want to...
Understanding the Standard Possession Order
In Texas, divorce can be a complicated and emotionally charged situation. With the various issues that must be navigated, it is natural for the spouses to feel overwhelmed. Even in cases where the parties are relatively amicable, there will be difficult moments. For...
What should I know about custody and domestic violence?
Many couples in the greater Houston area from all walks of life are secretly dealing with domestic violence in their relationships. Many times, Texans finally get the courage to get out of an abusive situation, and this is what prompts a couple to divorce or, in the...
Child custody: what is a parenting plan?
Every parent’s first concern is the health and well-being of their child. That concern doesn’t go away when dealing with custody issues, but it can become more complex. Custody issues can be confusing for a parent, who may never have been confronted with legal terms...
Dividing property after when a common-law marriage ends
Texas is one of eight states that still recognizes common law marriage. Dividing up property at the end of a common law marriage is similar to divorces for formally married couples. Common law marriage Common law marriage has many of the same benefits as legalized...
Modifying a child custody order in Texas
Once the court signs your final child custody order, this order is legally binding and must be adhered to by both parents. However, certain life-changing events may warrant a change to the original order. If you find that your original child custody agreement is no...
What should I consider before keeping the house?
Many if not most of the married couples who live in the greater Houston area own a family residence. The family home may well be the only one the couple’s children have ever known, and it may also represent the couple’s most valuable asset. Since Texas is a community...
For those 30 and under, job choice may lead to divorce
We all know that marriage is work. But, can our job actually affect our marriage. Well, for those under 30, according to statistics, the answer may be, yes. Background The fact that a job could affect a marriage is not necessarily that surprising because we have all...