When divorcing in Texas, there may come a question of spousal support from one person to the other. One simple action that must be taken is to ask the court for spousal support. You must be able to prove that, even with any separate property that you may own that...
Month: February 2015
Do I need to have a good reason before I can divorce in Texas?
If you are presently seeking to end your marriage, you probably have a good reason. Perhaps your reason for getting a divorce is based on something significant like infidelity or abandonment. Although Texas does allow divorces based on those circumstances, the vast...
Texas recognizes the importance of grandparent’s rights
Texas courts understand that grandparents often play a key role in the development of their grandchildren. Grandparents often provide children with a framework of familial stability and trust that can be very important to children experiencing their parent's...
What are my options in Texas in a child custody case?
When you get a divorce, frequently, children are involved. In Texas, child custody is often referred to as a conservatorship. This conservatorship is in harmony with the group of laws that the federal government has implemented called the Uniform Child Custody Act....
The importance of fully concluding your Texas divorce
In a previous post on our website, we discussed the significance of the 2011 Collaborative Family Law Act. This important piece of legislation allows Texas families to engage in divorce settlement agreements with the help of specialists and their attorneys. Put...
Millionaire tries to hide money to avoid spousal support
When you are facing a spousal support hearing, whether you are asking for money or being asked to pay, you don't want to get on the wrong side of the law. There can be repercussions if you do so. A man decided to try and fool a judge into believing that his...
Professional needed when paternity issues arise
Paternity is defined in the Texas Family Code as the legal identification of a child's father. When paternity is established, the child's genetic father becomes the child's legal father with all of the rights and duties of a parent. This can be proven, but the...
Understanding parental abduction and Texas child custody laws
Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues in any divorce. Most parents understand that having both parents involved in their child's development is beneficial. Unfortunately, some parents feel as though their spouse's rights regarding their children...