Texas voters have approved a ban on same-sex marriage, but what about same-sex divorce? The state Supreme Court is set to hear two cases, one from Austin and one from Dallas, that seek divorces for two same-sex couples whose legal unions were established in...
Month: August 2013
Collin County court says father should have child custody
International child custody disputes are some of the most difficult for parents because of all the jurisdictional obstacles that may arise. These cases can last for months and even years, and Texas parents who want to see their children again will need experienced...
Pressing ‘send’ can change the way your divorce is negotiated
Maybe this has happened to you. You've just completed an email or a text message, sent it to the recipient, and you immediately have a bad feeling that you've made a mistake. Communication technology is great, but once a message is out there, it may be impossible to...
Woman cites immigration affidavit in Texas alimony lawsuit
Families with mixed immigration statuses may be interested in a rare spousal support case unfolding in Texas. A woman who was born in Mexico is suing her ex-husband, a U.S. citizen, for alimony. The woman says her ex-husband owes her support because he signed an...
After son’s near-fatal accident, Usher keeps child custody
In some cases, it may be necessary for a noncustodial parent to request an emergency modification of a child custody order. This could happen if the noncustodial parent believes the current custody arrangement puts the child's safety at risk. Recently, the ex-wife of...
Stocks, bonds and business assets in a Texas divorce
Last week we wrote about the unfortunate possibility that some spouses might try to hide assets from a divorce settlement. The best thing to do, as we said, is to be aware of how assets are categorized and which assets you are entitled to. So let's discuss other types...
Paternity test shows lawmaker not woman’s biological father
When biological parentage is denied or otherwise in doubt, emotions can run high. These situations may involve a mother who is seeking support from a man who denies that he is the father of a child. Or, in other cases, a man wants to exercise his parental rights but...
Don’t let your divorcing spouse hide assets from you
When the time comes to divide property in a divorce, it may not be such a good idea to trust wholly what your soon-to-be ex tells you. Unfortunately, some spouses try to hide assets from divorce negotiations. While this is illegal, you can't necessarily count on the...
NBA star’s child support dispute goes back to trial judge
Houston residents who follow the lives of NBA stars on and off the court may have seen headlines about the ongoing child support dispute involving Steve Nash and his ex-wife Alejandra. The Laker point guard and his former spouse have three children together, and...
Being prepared for a Texas divorce: What to do?
In many cases, the decision to divorce is a culmination of past events, but there is still much to consider after spouses decide to end a marriage. If there is significant marital property, which in Texas we call community property, then the divorce may involve the...
