Whether it's due to a New Year's resolution or the aftermath of holiday stress, January traditionally hosts a significant spike in divorce filings. If you are about to embark on this major life transition, it's crucial to be well-prepared. The dissolution of a...
Family Law
2 mistakes that can hurt your child custody case
Divorce, in and of itself, is an emotionally taxing undertaking. Things become even more difficult when a child is involved. One of the most difficult subjects you will have to deal with if you have a child with your ex is their post-divorce living arrangements. ...
Why some Texas parents consider birdnesting custody plans
Adults and children alike are compelled to adjust to major changes during a divorce or parental breakup. Parents must find a way to share their rights and responsibilities as co-parents. Most shared custody arrangements in Texas are straightforward. The parents or the...
How family courts seek stability for children
When divorce cases end up in court, the couple may not be able to agree on a division of parenting time or child custody rights. This means that the court has to step in and help them do so – or make a direct ruling and give them a court order that they have to...
What you should know about adultery in the military
Adultery is generally considered a private matter, but it's a different story in the United States military. Engaging in an extramarital affair while serving in the armed forces can have significant consequences. These can range from disciplinary action to...
How to protect your finances during a Texas divorce
When filing for divorce, there are many decisions that must be made. While it is easy to get caught up in the emotions of the situation, it is important to remain vigilant about preparing for your life after a divorce. For most people, their financial situation will...
Should you sign a prenuptial agreement?
Not many life milestones are as beautiful as meeting and marrying the person you love. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a marriage to end in a divorce. If this happens, one of the most contentious issues a couple needs to address is the division of the marital...
How do spouses in Texas arrange for an uncontested divorce?
It is possible to group divorce processes into two main categories. Many spouses in Texas spend weeks or months preparing to file and negotiating with one another. The goal is to settle all of their disagreements before going to court to pursue an uncontested filing....
Void marriages, annulments, and divorce: What to know
The wedding bells had barely stopped ringing and your marriage had turned sour. Now, you just want to know how to disentangle your life from your spouse’s as quickly as possible. Is your marriage somehow void since it was so short? Can you get an annulment? Is divorce...
Pregnancy and divorce in Texas – Know the facts
There have been a lot of changes in state laws around pregnancy in recent months. So when stories hit social media that a handful of states, including Texas, don’t allow couples to divorce if one spouse is pregnant, many people assumed it was something new. In fact,...