Family law

When you’re thinking about getting a divorce, property can become a major issue, especially if you’re trying to determine community property vs. sole property in Texas.  Whether it’s a business, money, or other assets, it’s important to know what’s considered...

Sometimes a divorce in Texas will result in contractional alimony. This is a payment made by one spouse to the other during and after the divorce process. Here in Texas, these payments are often referred to as spousal maintenance or spousal support. We’ll dive into...

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that a ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional changed the lives of many Texas same-sex couples. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling not only meant marriage equality, but also a...

Some of the most complex challenges that people face are family matters. These matters are often very emotionally charged and can lead to family divisions, and other complications that are difficult to recover from and it is not uncommon for relationships to change....

It’s not uncommon these days to see blended families. Couples marry and bring children from previous relationships. In some cases, the stepparent may wish to adopt the stepchild. There are also instances where a couple may wish to adopt a child that isn’t one of the...

When it comes to common law marriage, it isn’t as common as you might think. In fact, fewer than a dozen states recognize common-law marriage. Of those states that do recognize common law marriages, the requirements can vary wildly from state to state. These...

Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce The emotional distress surrounding a separation or divorce is already complicated enough for couples, but the added difficulty of explaining it to children makes the situation more stressful. You want to be honest, of course, but...