Divorce

Texas is a community property state, so that means property acquired during the marriage is usually marital property that is supposed to be divided 50/50 with your spouse. This includes any retirement assets you may have squirreled away over the years while you were...

Divorce is rarely problem-free. However, many couples make it much more harrowing than necessary. Understanding what some people do wrong can help you avoid their mistakes. Let’s look at some of the issues you should seek to avoid. Fighting over every last thing Do...

When you get married, you may have one large concern: your soon-to-be spouse seems to be struggling with debt. How do you prevent yourself from taking unnecessary debt if there’s a divorce?  A prenuptial agreement is a binding contract that couples sign before...

Children are naturally curious and inherently creative. They can create an adventure when all you really need to do is run a brief errand at the grocery store. They can find dozens of strange and difficult-to-answer questions about even simple issues, like family...

A person’s past mistakes can continue to haunt them even after they have paid for their poor decisions. For example, criminal convictions often interfere with your efforts to find a good job or housing. A prior criminal history may also impact your child custody...

There are many reasons why you and your spouse may desire an uncontested divorce. You may share children and recognize how any conflict between the two of you can lead to serious issues for the kids. On the other hand, perhaps it is the cost of divorce that has you...

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is not mandatory during the divorce. Rather, this monetary award is designed to help address financial difficulties that may arise following the divorce. If the divorce leaves one party in a financial downturn, the court may...

As much as you marry for love, when it comes to divorce, it's money you should focus on. That and the well-being of any children you have. Most people understand that you need to split your assets and work out any child support payments in a divorce. Yet there’s more...

When you and your child’s mother or father are unable to agree to custody terms or parenting time, you may need to have the state of Texas step in and create a custody agreement on your behalf. The state considers a wide variety of variables when deciding where your...