Divorce in Texas

For a lot of divorcing people, keeping the family home is often seen as a “win.” That may be especially true if they’ve been in the home for many years, raised their children there and have close ties to the neighborhood or community. Is keeping the home really what’s...

If you are going through a divorce, you know that you have to split up the marital assets that you and your spouse both own. Generally, assets that you obtained during your marriage are going to qualify, such as real estate, vehicles, home furnishings or income....

Birdnesting is different from a traditional child custody schedule. The children live in the same home all the time, and their parents move in and out whenever they have custody. This essentially flips the script from a more traditional custody schedule where the...

With an inheritance comes mixed emotions. You miss the person who has passed, but appreciate that they remembered you in their will.  If you were the designated beneficiary, are you required to share that money with your spouse? What happens if you divorce? Will the...

To pursue a divorce, all a spouse needs to show is that there are irreconcilable differences in the marriage. There is no need for either spouse to lay the blame on the other.  Nonetheless, irreconcilable differences is a term that can include many different aspects....

Child support orders in Texas are meant to provide financial stability for children, but life circumstances can change over time. If your situation has significantly shifted since the original child support order was established, you may be eligible to request a...

In many cases, a home counts as a marital asset. For instance, perhaps you and your spouse got married 10 years ago. You lived in an apartment for the first year, and then you purchased a house. Some people do buy homes prior to getting married, of course, but it’s...

Couples who get divorced over money sometimes cite disagreements. Maybe one person was committing financial infidelity and not being honest about their spending habits. Or perhaps the couple doesn’t have enough money to make ends meet and they don’t see any solution...

One common piece of advice during divorce is that you want to close your financial accounts, such as a shared bank account. There are two sides to this. The first is that you and your spouse will be dividing your finances. You likely need a personal bank account for...

Many people delay getting legal assistance during divorce for various reasons. Some may feel confident handling the process independently, while others adopt a wait-and-see approach, hoping for a smooth resolution. They often only consider seeking legal assistance...