Family Law

Co-parenting is hard and complicated, especially when your co-parent is often late for exchanges. And, if you face this situation, you likely have asked yourself, “What can I do under Texas law?” The answer Yes. There are options under our state’s laws. First, start...

When a couple gets divorced in Texas, finances can be a sticking point. People will need to consider how they are going to make ends meet. Spousal maintenance can be a key part of the process. However, it can also lead to intense disagreement. From the outset, it is...

We’ve all seen movies and T.V. shows where criminal defendants who are arrested are informed of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney. These rights are real, and acting on them could keep you out of jail. But the police don’t always have to...

Whether your marriage is heading for divorce, or you need to modify an existing custody order, you might think that you and your spouse or your child’s other parent can work the matter out on your own. While some parties are able to do so on amicable terms and come to...

Unlike other states, Texas does not have detailed requirements on the books about what parents must do if they have custody, or conservatorship, over their children and need to move for a job or for some other reason. Many Texas courts will appoint both parents as...

You’ll have to make multiple financial decisions when you navigate a divorce. While child support and alimony might come into play in your case, you’re certainly going to have to address property division. Even though Texas is a community property state that typically...

Some Texas co-parents choose to keep the same custody schedule year-round. However, it is common to have a different custody schedule in the summer versus during the school year. With children out of school in the summer, it generally leaves more time for them to...

Texas has guidelines for determining child support amounts. This is generally based on income and assets. However, this formula is not one-size-fits-all. Variables can be factored in. People whose income might differ from their calculated net worth need to understand...

One issue that can be ripe for dispute in divorce is spousal maintenance. In many marriages, one spouse was the sole earner or earned a greater salary than the other spouse. Once the divorce is finalized, the lesser-earning spouse will need time to gain education,...

You might hope that the conflict associated with your marriage dissolution will resolve once your divorce decree is issued, but that’s not always the case. Former spouses who have children in common often find themselves facing uphill co-parenting battles, which can...