Property division can be challenging in any Texas divorce, but generally speaking, the more assets the married couple has, the more complicated the property division. In addition, some types of assets are much more difficult to divide than others. Some of the most...
Family Law
Is divorce different if one spouse is in the military?
Divorce is never easy, but it can be particularly difficult when one or both spouses is in the armed forces. Military divorce presents technical requirements and considerations that civilians don't have to worry about. State law The legal process of divorce is...
Dividing your property during a divorce in Texas
If you are going through a divorce in Texas, one of the issues that you will need to discuss with your soon-to-be ex-spouse is regarding exactly how you will be dividing your property between the two of you. Before anything else, it is important for your to understand...
Protecting your assets in a divorce
Divorce is often the right solution for Texas couples whose marriage just isn’t working anymore. If this sounds like you, you might feel relieved at knowing you are making the right choice and starting a new life but scared at the idea of losing your financial...
Is there a way to get out of your prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement can be a great way to lay out financial obligations during the course of marriage while also protecting assets and your personal interests in the event that divorce occurs. But what once may have seemed like a favorable agreement may look pretty...
Five dangers of DIY divorce
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that their divorce can be finalized quickly. Although this is the case for some, for others, moving too quickly means that they put themselves at risk of being taken advantage of during the process and reaching an outcome...
Parents’ rights when they are and are not with the child in Texas
In Texas family law cases, it is not unusual for people to be unsure of the scope of their rights with child custody and visitation. For example, they might not be aware of their right to have information about the child’s care and treatment when they are not with the...
What is a paternity order in Texas?
You most likely have heard the term, "Paternity" but you may not understand exactly what paternity is and the rules that apply in Texas. In the state of Texas, paternity means legal fatherhood. If the parents of a baby are married at the time of the baby's birth,...
How does distance impact seeing my child after a Texas divorce?
In the United States, Texas is the largest mainland state and is second only to Alaska in terms of size in the union. With that, people who have gotten divorced may live a significant distance away from their former spouse. If there are children from the marriage,...
If same-sex couple has sperm donor, does the biological father have rights?
It has been an ongoing debate for a very long time. If two women are in a relationship (whether married or just together) and they use a sperm donor so that one of the women can carry the baby to term, does the sperm donor have rights to the child? When things get...