While discussions about finances may not seem as romantic as planning your wedding, these conversations are essential for building the foundation of your marriage. If you are entering your marriage with significant assets, signing a prenuptial agreement can be a wise...
Family Law
Should you consider joint custody?
Joint custody is a parenting arrangement where both parents share the responsibility of raising their child after separation or divorce. This approach could allow parents to remain actively involved in their child's life. Together, you and the other parent make...
The role of restraining orders in a divorce
A relationship that ends in divorce can cause considerable stress to the family members. It becomes even more complicated when a significant strain in the relationship causes a spouse to insist on a restraining order. What is a restraining order? A restraining order...
Can you charge a spouse with abandonment in Texas?
Family law covers various issues related to marriage. In situations where one spouse leaves the other, one question that often arises is whether you can charge a spouse with abandonment. Understanding the legal implications of abandonment is important if you're...
Reasons you may want to seek sole custody in a divorce
Divorce is a challenging time for any family, and deciding on custody arrangements for your children can be particularly tough. In Texas, there are several reasons you might consider seeking sole custody of your children. Ensuring stability for your children One...
Identifying possible red flags of financial infidelity
There may be a multitude of scenarios in which a marriage might not turn out as planned. In some cases, you and the other party may simply grow apart with time. However, there are certain types of issues that could place a strain on your relationship and leave you...
How to successfully co-parent your children
Divorcing your spouse is challenging and anyone who goes through it understands that. If the couple divorcing has children, the situation can become more complicated. However, decision-making regarding child custody does not necessarily have to be challenging if the...
Tips for handling taxes following divorce
Navigating divorce in Texas can be challenging emotionally and financially. One aspect of divorce finances that is easy to overlook until spring each year is taxes. Here are a couple of tax breaks people may want to take advantage of after finalizing the divorce...
Handling the marital home during divorce
The marital home is typically the biggest asset a married couple has, so it may quickly become a source of conflict among spouses navigating property division during divorce. Couples going through a divorce in Texas have multiple options for dealing with their family...
How divorce may affect mental health
The divorce process in Texas can have a major effect on a person’s mental health, and its emotional toll may manifest in many ways. Understanding these effects may help people address them and improve their well-being and healing. Here are a few common ways divorce...