Family Law

While many couples rely on income from both spouses to support their families financially, some couples choose to primarily rely on one spouse’s income. However, if the couple chooses to get a divorce, the higher-earning spouse may have an easier time maintaining the...

The holidays are often depicted as a joyful time when we look forward to gatherings with family and friends. But for divorced parents, the joy can quickly be pulled away from this time of year when there are disagreements about the holidays and where the children will...

The divorce process can be a very emotional one, especially when a child custody dispute arises. However, it's crucial to fight for your right to sole custody if you believe that the other parent of your child is unsuitable to parent due to illness, drug addiction, or...

Children and issues surrounding them are among the most difficult parts of a Texas divorce. Once the custody arrangement has been determined, the sides must then address when the noncustodial parent will have parenting time. In Texas, this is referred to as “periods...

Paying back debt is a necessary obligation for most couples in Texas. If a couple divorces, it is likely that one or the other will be assigned the responsibility of paying back joint marital debts. It is easy to assume that if you are not assigned a marital debt you...

Divorce in Texas is a complex process. There are many requirements that must be followed, and information that must be exchanged between spouses. This requires trust and the ability to communicate. Your divorce can become a nightmare if your spouse is a habitual liar....

Any child custody decisions must be based on the best interests of the child. Texas courts will consider each parent’s mental health as well as each parent’s ability to safely care for the child when making child custody decisions. Issues may arise when a parent has a...

Newly divorced Texas parents must get used to co-parenting and splitting time with their children. When you are negotiating your custody agreement, you will need to address how custody will work during special times of the year, such as summer. You and your co-parent...

If you are going through a divorce, you are probably feeling sad and a whole lot of other emotions that go along with such a significant event in your life. It is important to keep in mind that as emotional as it can be to let go, the process itself is actually really...

The divorce process can be especially painful if there are children involved. Many former couples find themselves disagreeing over where the child will live and how much time the child will spend with each of them. However, many parents come together to work out their...