As a divorced Texas parent of young children, you probably want to try to ensure that they see both of you as much as possible. If you create a co-parenting plan that you are both satisfied with, then this can be achieved. Here are a few ways that you can be...
Family Law
Denied visitation rights in Texas? Here are your options
It’s very rare for a Texas court to deny a parent visitation with their child, but it happens sometimes. If you are in a position where the other parent or the court stops you from spending time with your child, here are some of your options. Reasons why visitation...
Who gets the pet in a Texas divorce?
Texas courts don't treat pet custody entirely the same way as child custody. Although there are some protections in place, the court has restrictions on what it can do. Pets are property under the law The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that pets are property. Thus, pets...
Child custody and visitation: What are your options?
If you're going through a divorce, you likely have a lot of issues to consider, including child custody. You and your ex will have to decide how to care for your children in a way that fits your lifestyle and tends to the best interests of the children. If you're a...
The challenges of gray divorce
When spouses divorce, there are many financial issues to consider. Issues surrounding asset distribution could become contentious, but the parties could agree to a reasonable settlement in a Texas family law court. While financial concerns might be important to...
Things to keep in mind when separating assets during divorce
The longer couples are married, the more entangled their finances get. And as some Texas couples will experience, dividing these assets if the marriage does not work out can be a delicate and complex process. There are also a lot of details to focus on, which can if...
Top child custody questions in Texas
If you are going through a divorce or considering getting a divorce, one of the things you will need to think about is child custody. This can be a complicated process, and there are many things to consider. If you're like most parents, you may have the following...
How can you divide retirement assets after a divorce?
Divorce can be a very complex and contentious affair, especially when you have retirement assets that need to be divided. Factors to consider during a Texas divorce will concern your 401(k)s, pensions and many other assets that you may both possess. How should you...
Forensic accounting and expensive divorces
During any divorce, it's vital to make a complete accounting of all assets owned by the couple to divide them fairly. If you own a small business in Texas and are considering divorce, here are some important things you should know about getting a high-asset divorce....
Divorce settlement mistakes
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...