Family Law

When going through a divorce in Texas, many people are not careful enough about a few key aspects of the process, and that can be financially costly. These are emotionally challenging times, but the financial impact is large enough that it is important to be careful...

A bitter divorce could leave spouses distrustful and hostile towards one another. Adults might not realize how harmful such behavior could be to themselves, much less to an impressionable child. Co-parenting missteps may involve putting children into a potentially...

Texas couples would like to think that their marriages will last. However, many of them end up getting a divorce. If you and your spouse have called it quits, you will want to know what happens when you have to divide your property as part of your divorce settlement....

The Texas family judicial system offers a mediation program. Sometimes, it's court-ordered; other times, parties request access to the service. Regardless of how you end up on the mediation route, there's a standard process to complete. What is mediation? Mediation is...

A lot can change after your divorce in Texas, forcing you to amend your child custody and visitation order. Provided that the Texas court allows you to change your custody order after a year, what can you do if the matter can't wait a year? Read on to find out more....

Marriage is often about sharing, and when two Texas residents decide to wed, they may agree to share the property and assets that they acquire during their lives together. When married people acquire property, it is usually considered community property under Texas...

The custody process can be complex, emotional and confusing. One of the most common questions asked is if someone besides the child’s parent can ask for custody. This is particularly true in the case of grandparents, who often play a major role in the lives of their...

Married couples in Texas acquire various assets throughout their marriages. They may have homes, vehicles, checking and savings accounts, retirement accounts and other assets. They also earn income from their jobs during the marriage. Other people may be self-employed...

When one is beginning to think about divorce, one has likely been unhappy in their marriage for years, perhaps, decades. But, that does not mean that the other spouse feels the same. In many marriages, what works well for one spouse does not work well for the other....

Parents who divorce are naturally concerned about what their relationship with their child will look like moving forward. They want to spend as much time as possible with their child and raise their child in a way they seem fit, while still allowing their child to...