Community property laws in Texas give both spouses an interest in shared marital property. The income that both parties earn throughout the marriage and the property that they accumulated will typically all be part of the marital estate, and the spouses will typically...
Family Law
Tips to prepare for the cost of divorce
Divorce is a complicated and emotionally taxing process that can also be financially draining. It is important to be prepared for the costs associated with a divorce to avoid any unexpected financial surprises down the road. Here are some tips to help you prepare for...
3 things you should never tell your kids during divorce
If there is one thing most people agree on, it is that divorce can be extremely taxing, especially if children are involved. It is not uncommon for emotions to soar high when negotiating or litigating a child’s post-divorce living arrangements. One beautiful constant...
Should you make virtual visitation part of your parenting plan?
If you and your child’s other parent have decided to go your separate ways, you are likely concerned about maintaining strong bonds with your child while they’re spending time with your co-parent. As a result, you may want to consider adding virtual visitation terms...
What to remember when creating a parenting plan
When filing for divorce, you have many issues to discuss and decide on with your spouse. One of the most important issues is child custody and creating a parenting plan. When creating a parenting plan, there are a few things to keep in mind. The priority is what is...
TRICARE and military divorce
If you’re divorcing a military spouse who’s either active or retired, you need to know as a civilian what military benefits you will lose and which you can keep. Your TRICARE health insurance coverage should be one of your priorities – particularly if you don’t have...
Is your prenuptial agreement enforceable?
More and more couples are tying the knot fully confident that they have protected their financial and personal interests with a prenuptial agreement. Done right, a prenuptial agreement can separate personal property from marital property should the couple divorce. A...
4 signs you need to sign a prenuptial agreement
Getting engaged usually sets the ball rolling for a long “ to-do” list such as planning your wedding, finding the perfect honeymoon destination, creating a registry and generally looking forward to a wonderful marriage. However, one item most soon-to-marry couples...
3 time periods to consider in your divorce finances
Money can be a dirty word in a divorce. At least if you read some of the media stories that portray one spouse trying to take the other for all they are worth. Yet, for most couples, the reality is very different. Money is a central issue to resolve because it’s...
Contested vs uncontested divorce: What’s the difference?
When a couple is getting divorced in Texas, there are two different types that are available: contested and uncontested. There are distinct differences between the two and it will be for the petitioning party, or both parties in some cases, to decide on which route...