Since Texas adheres to a community property model in divorce, property accrued during the marriage is split evenly between the parties. This differs from states that use an equitable distribution model in which the court strives to achieve what it believes is a fair...
If you’re averse to conflict, then the thought of litigating your divorce might have you unnerved. That’s understandable given that the marriage dissolution process often involves fights over everything from property division to alimony and child custody. But if you...
Texas law significantly limits the circumstances in which the state’s courts can award spousal maintenance. Moreover, when a resident of the Houston area does receive a spousal maintenance award following a divorce, the amount and duration of the award are limited. As...
There are several mistakes that can be made in the days, weeks, months and years leading up to divorce. Any one of them can come back to bite you in your marriage dissolution, too. These mistakes can include making statements that lead one to believe that you’re...
Relocating when you share custody with your former spouse can bring a whirlwind of emotions and practical challenges. You may feel excited about new opportunities while also worrying about how the move will impact your relationship with your children. Will they resent...
Many Texas family law cases are contentious, particularly when there are children involved. Even when the spouses have parted ways relatively amicably, they can face challenges when discussing matters related to the kids. In some circumstances, the dispute arises due...
As we’ve mentioned previously on the blog, divorce is a major financial transaction that can have long-term ramifications for the kind of life you want to live. While legal issues like property division, alimony and child support all play a direct role in that, there...
Signing a prenuptial agreement can be an important way of protecting yourself and your interests in advance from the threats posed by divorce. Unfortunately, a prenup can also, under some circumstances, hold you back. If you are facing divorce, you may find that the...
If you are involved in custody litigation or co-parenting with a former spouse or partner, you may have heard of parental alienation. The term refers to actions by one parent that are intentionally designed to break down the children’s relationship with the other...
Knowing you will spend time away from your children can be one of the scariest parts of going through the custody process. Most parents are used to being with their children every day and night. While you may accept that separating with your co-parent is the best...