It is no secret that child custody disputes can quickly become one of the toughest experiences of any family’s life. Whether it occurs as part of a divorce or if the parents were never married, a custody battle becomes the defining aspect of each p...
Read MoreWhat Is Community Property in a Texas Divorce?
The powerful emotions surrounding divorce are often enflamed even more by battles over the couple’s property. “Why should he get that?” “Why would she get this?” Questions of property division tend to come up early and often in divorce cas...
Read MoreChildren, Assets and Preparing for a Late-Life Divorce
Late-Life Divorce In Texas and around the country, more people in their 50s and older are deciding to end their marriages. There are many reasons why this might be happening, which you can read about in this recap of a recent Pew Research Center stu...
Read MoreUnderstanding Commingled Property in a Texas Divorce
Commingled Property in a Texas Divorce At some point in many Texas divorces, the property division phase of the process becomes a bit slower and more complicated than the soon-to-be-ex spouses thought. Often, this is due to the need to properly acco...
Read MoreThe Penalties for Hiding Assets During a Divorce
Early in the divorce process, both parties are required to disclose all information about community property. Community property is defined as property or assets acquired over the course of the marriage, with a few exceptions such as an inheritance....
Read MoreAustralian Couple Spends $2 Million, 15 Years on Divorce
One Australian couple can vouch for the fact that divorce is seldom quick and painless. This past June, their divorce was at long last finalized after 15 years of negotiations and more than $2 million in legal fees. It seems the court refused to...
Read MoreSummer Break Serves as a Reminder of Parenting Plan’s Value
It sounds like a trivial matter in the face of divorce, but summer break has a place amid the many sensitive family law discussions following a split. Predictability, consistency and stability are crucial to the well-being of children, especially fol...
Read MoreRoyal Wedding Presents Family Law Matters You Might Consider
As this spring sprung into full bloom, millions of romantics across the world tuned in to watch another royal wedding that will be remembered for years to come. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows and united in marriage, with all the pomp a...
Read MoreThe Facts About Supervised Visitation
The family court strongly emphasizes that visitation with a non-custodial parent is critical to a child’s sense of well-being, happiness and stability. Issues such as domestic violence, alcohol abuse or drug addiction, however, can compel the court...
Read MoreHow Much Child Support Will You Need to Pay?
When divorcing with children, it’s important you keep your kids’ best interests in mind. This includes considering the costs of housing, food and how you as parents will share the responsibility of caring for your children. The Various Details T...
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