Divorce

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...

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...

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...

Let’s face it, divorce can be scary, especially when one did not file for it or when a couple has a child. Indeed, the parent-child bond is indescribably strong, and the ideal of not being there for one’s child is horrifying for most parents. Though, by calling The...

In Texas and across the nation, people of all ages get divorced for myriad reasons. It could be due simply to people being incompatible and growing apart or it could extend to allegations of abuse and infidelity. Regardless, it is important to understand various...

Many couples in the greater Houston area are involved in a small or other family-owned business. Indeed, for many Texas families, their own businesses are the source of their livelihood, and they may have considerable wealth invested in them. It should come as no...

The divorce process can be overwhelming on a number of different levels, including related to finances and property division. For that reason, divorcing spouses should be aware of the financial factors to keep in mind during the divorce settlement process. Understand...

Almost everyone in Texas has some sort of social media account. Whether it be Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, social media can be hard to avoid. When a person is going through a divorce it is often one of the most difficult times of their lives. Although it can be...

Texas is one of nine community property states that divides property according to community property rules when a couple divorces. The other way in which property is divided in the other 41 states is referred to as equitable property division. Community property...

When a Houston couple contemplates ending their marriage, both parties are usually apprehensive about the emotional pain and stress that the process can cause. For several decades, divorce attorneys and the courts have looked to mediation as a method of resolving...