Family Law

Even if your divorce promises to be amicable and relatively smooth, you may still be eager to get it over with and move forward with your new life. Difficult as the transition may be, you have probably already spent many months dealing with the emotional upheaval, and...

Creating financial security after divorce can be a challenge, but it is far from impossible. Securing spousal support and making sure one receives an equal portion of the marital assets are just two of many options for those who are worried about money. Some divorcees...

There are a number of things to consider when divorcing with children, including how to handle custody. Child custody can be shared in a number of different ways in Texas. For example, it might be in a child’s best interests to live primarily with just one parent...

Whether your spouse announced it to you or you stumbled on the information, your spouse’s decision to file for divorce may be shocking, confusing and perhaps frightening. Even if the decision is not entirely unexpected, you know you are still facing some major life...

Money is one of the most common causes of divorce in Texas, and yet there are safeguards that soon-to-be married couples can put in place. For example, a carefully worded prenuptial agreement can minimize many of the most common stressors around finances. One does not...

Getting divorced is not a decision that most people take lightly. There are many different factors to take into account when weighing this possibility, including property division and where one might live afterward. For Texas couples who are not certain that they are...

Dividing up one’s marital assets can be a long and emotional process, and it is not uncommon for people in Texas to make decisions based on feelings rather than finances. While this might seem reasonable in the moment, it often results in unintended financial...

When thinking about one’s financial future after divorce, the average person might worry about things like child support, alimony or retirement savings. These are all important financial considerations, but it also overlooks something else -- the joint bank account....

Ending a marriage is a significant decision that has certain financial and emotional implications. This means that when divorce is the best solution to one’s marital issues, it is important to avoid potential pitfalls along the way. Here are a few things to keep in...

Sometimes, couples can break up with few, if any, conflicts and may resolve those conflicts quickly so they can move on with their separate lives. When children are involved, however, this scenario is much less likely. Each parent often thinks he or she knows what is...