Some divorces go very smoothly and almost write themselves, but others can become extremely contentious and very messy. Particularly if children are in your divorce, it has the potential to become extremely stressful if you are on acrimonious terms with your...
Family Law
When someone can adopt a child without the father’s consent
A person who would like to adopt a child in Texas must first have the consent of the parents in most cases, whether it is stepparent adoption, private adoption or through the foster care system. However, Texas law may not give a father a voice in the matter in some...
What is a partition and exchange agreement?
Seeing as Texas does not recognize legal separations, you and your spouse may wonder how you can legally divide property without going through the more complex, and permanent, divorce process. Texas law provides for two documents you may use to effectively do this: A...
3 tips for helping your children through your divorce
When you married your spouse, you likely never envisioned getting divorced, but this is a common event for many couples. According to Time, after you get married, your chances of eventually divorcing lie at approximately 39%. If you have children, you may worry about...
Can you still get spousal benefits after a divorce?
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...
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...
