Category Archives: Family Law
What Does the Texas Family Code Say About Holiday Visitation?
With the holidays approaching, it is important to remember what the Texas Family Code says about divorces and holidays. While parents are allowed to make other arrangements if they have been approved by the court, there is a standard approach that the state of Texas takes to handling holidays after a divorce. This approach… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Establishing Paternity in Texas
Paternity means legal fatherhood. At birth, the law automatically recognizes the two legal parents of a child, the husband and wife. For married couples, paternity is that simple. There are no additional legal steps needed. However, when a child is born to parents who aren’t married to one another, the law doesn’t automatically recognize… Read More »
Why You Might Want to Consider Mediation If You’re Facing Divorce in Texas
If you are considering divorce, you have likely thought about all of the difficulties and issues that might arise as a result. One of the things that you might not have considered is that if you end up in court, all of your so-called “dirty laundry” could end up getting aired to the public…. Read More »
Can Divorce Orders Be Modified in Texas?
If you’ve been through a divorce, you know how much work and effort goes into creating the Final Decree of Divorce. From the moment the Petition for Divorce is filed until the final moment where you go before the judge to finalize your divorce, the process requires patience and a strong will, not to… Read More »
How Domestic Violence Can Affect Child Custody in Texas
When it comes to child custody proceedings, everything comes out of the closet, so to speak. Even mental and physical abuse that happens behind closed doors will almost always be brought to light in the courtroom. This type of abuse, called domestic violence, may affect who will receive primary custody of the children. Depending… Read More »
Are You or Your Former Spouse Planning a Move with Your Child?
When parents go through a divorce, it’s not unusual for one, or even both, spouses to move to another city, state, or country. The problem is that when children are involved and one of the parents wants to bring the children with them, that child may be bound by a child custody order from… Read More »
Are All Texas Fathers Guaranteed Legal Rights to their Children?
Families are made out of all sorts of situations, which is why Texas has laws that address the many different shapes and sizes of families in the state. This includes families where the parents are unmarried and have children. When married parents have a baby, the law automatically recognizes both parents as legal parents,… Read More »
Can Your Spouse Take Half of Your Trust Fund?
Going through a divorce is never an easy process, but if you have an inheritance or trust fund, you may be worried if it will be subject to division during your divorce settlement. While each situation is different, there are a few rules that might help you determine if your trust fund or inheritance… Read More »
Post-Divorce Budgeting Critical to Avoid Financial Hardship
When you decide to get divorced, there is likely to be an impact on your finances and what you can expect to live on post-divorce. If you do not plan properly, you are exposing yourself to suffering a financial calamity. This could include having insufficient funds to cover your mortgage payment, car payment, credit… Read More »
My Spouse Is Hiding Assets. How Will That Affect My Divorce Settlement?
During divorce proceedings it is important to obtain an accurate valuation of all marital assets and property so that a fair property settlement can be made. Unfortunately, in some divorce cases, particularly those that involve complex or high-stakes marital estates, one of the spouses may believe that the other is hiding assets to shortchange… Read More »
