In many contested divorce cases, the disagreements between both spouses can sometimes lead to long-standing disputes. These disputes can continue even long after the divorce has been finalized, especially if both spouses share custody of their children. Recently, the...
Month: December 2014
Family law issues in Texas need a professional involved
When you get a divorce, there is a lot of things that you need to think about. Property division, which is not only distributing assets but debt as well, child support, child custody and spousal support are just a few of the areas that you will have to address. After...
Does my child’s decision matter in my child custody dispute?
Divorces involving children often focus on issues of the parental rights and responsibilities with regards to their kids. Those issues are generally referred to as conservatorship and possession. Here in Texas, the legal terminology for child custody-related matters...
Spousal support in Texas explained and clarified
When getting a divorce in Texas, many topics are brought before the court that you may not have thought of before. Spousal support is one of those subjects. You may have faced the fact that your debt and assets are going to be divided, but you or your spouse may...
Divorce in Texas goes smoothly with a professional involved
Getting a divorce can be a huge blow, not only to your self-esteem but to your children and even your finances. The separation can go so much more smoothly if you have an attorney who has a wide-range of knowledge in the area of family law. You need someone who...
What every Texas parent should know about paternity laws
Many people think that when a child is born the child's father is automatically granted legal parentage. Currently, Texas law does not extend legal rights to individuals claiming to be parents where paternity has not been established. This distinction may seem rather...
How long will I have to pay my Texas alimony?
Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is money given by one spouse to another to support them financially either during the divorce or after those proceedings. Currently, Texas law allows a court to award spousal support to a spouse during the actual...
Family law taken seriously in Texas by the legislature
In a divorce situation, many issues can make themselves known such as child custody and support issues, property division, debt distribution and spousal support. These issues all come under one heading called family law, and in Texas that is taken very seriously by...
Some child custody tips for divorce parents with children
Texas law recognizes that having both parents actively involved in their children's lives is crucial to childhood development. That is why family courts are often reluctant to award sole conservatorship (child custody) to just one parent. However, not every parent is...
Dallas Cowboy causes a divorce due to infidelity
Working through a divorce can be frustrating and especially if your spouse is unfaithful. That can be gut-wrenching and so sad for the entire family. With children involved, it is incrementally worse. While each situation is different, it is important for you to have...