Family Law

When you got married, you likely did not ever see your marriage ending in divorce. But this is the reality for many couples, and ending your marriage can give you a fresh start. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021 in the U.S., 689,308...

Going through a divorce could be a scary time. Even if your divorce settlement grants you spousal support, you may worry about your ability to sustain yourself without the income of your former spouse. In fact, you could have a mental disorder that hampers your...

Technology can be the tool you use to better co-parent your children. There are many options that will allow you to talk with them and stay an active part of their lives. The best part is that technology can really help if you live far apart or cannot see each other...

Substance addiction affects much more than the person with the problem. In a marriage, it may lead to developing negative coping mechanisms, financial problems and more issues that increase the chances of divorce. During the process, that addiction may also impact the...

Alimony is an important support pillar to many people in the direct aftermath of divorce. Of course, many people also struggle to receive their fair pay. Some spouses attempt to get out of paying their due by hiding assets. What red flags should you look out for in...

When you got married, you probably intermingled your finances with your spouse. This means that you shared bank accounts, cosigned loans and had joint credit cards. However, you or your spouse may have had debts prior to your marriage or separate debts within your...

Spousal maintenance is not an option in all divorces. Texas law specifies exact situations in which the court may consider awarding support. The first requirement is one spouse must have a financial need. This means he or she does not have enough assets to cover his...

Social media is the information network of the modern age. News, funny stories and details about people's personal lives abound. People use social media platforms to share milestones in their life and connect with others on personal and professional levels. However,...

For unmarried parents in Texas, child custody laws are rather complex when compared to those for married individuals. The process of seeking child custody is harder, and it takes some extra work to prove paternity to the court. Texas laws automatically award custody...

Perhaps you and your spouse have a sizable art collection, stuffed retirement account or antique car purchasing habit. Either way, high-asset divorces are more complicated, and mistakes can be critical. Here are the most common mistakes made in these types of...