Over the course of your marriage in Texas, you and your spouse both accrue social security benefits that you can cash in on after reaching a certain age. Spousal benefits allow you to collect in your spouse's record should you choose to do so. Reasons for utilizing...
Family Law
What is parental alienation?
While most people would prefer to go through an amicable divorce, this is not a possibility for all couples. When splits are contentious, due to financial issues or because of infidelity, it can be hard for both spouses to agree. When children are involved, divorce...
5 times you should request a child support modification
As a parent, you want to adapt to your child’s changing needs. Your child support order should reflect those changes, too. Texas law allows you to request a modification to your child support order if it has been more than three years since the order was established...
How will you handle college expenses for the kids after divorce?
If you are the parent of college-bound children and are also headed for divorce court, you need to address in your divorce judgment how the kids' college expenses will be divided between you and their other parent.It's worth noting that no parent "owes" their child a...
Tips to help kids over the hurdle of their parents’ divorce
If you think adjusting to the divorce is hard on you, just imagine how challenging it is for your children to accept that their parents have split up. Kids can really struggle with their emotions during these stressful times. It's important for parents to be aware of...
Review your prenuptial agreement carefully for weaknesses
Many people create prenuptial agreements to avoid the possibility of a messy divorce and to establish powerful legal protections before they marry. Whether a couple has significant assets or is simply planning for future success, a strong prenuptial agreement can keep...
What is a “parenting marriage” (and why you might want one)
Many couples in long-term marriages discover that the romance in their relationship has permanently left the building. Yet, it can be quite difficult to reconcile their present state of discontent and disconnection with filing for divorce.This is especially true when...
Recognizing parental alienation
After divorce, you may believe that the fight is over. While this may prove true in some respects, when it comes to your children, things may get worse instead of better. If your divorce was particularly emotional and filled with conflict, you may find that...
5 tips to help long-distance dads stay close to the children
If you have children who reside with the other parent following your divorce, you will have visitation rights. However, visitation is not possible for fathers who live far away from their kids. Your marriage may have ended, but you will be a parent all your...
Understanding grandparent rights in Texas
Parents strive to provide the best possible upbringing for their children. Sometimes that consists of exposing them to different situations and people, while other times it may require protecting them from specific people and certain instances.In...
