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Nothing can kill the romance and hope of a marriage like discussing the eventual end of it. However, thousands of spouses in Texas and across the country will get divorced this year. This is one important reason why many couples should consider a prenuptial agreement....
When parents in Texas divorce, they often disagree on a lot of things. However, a common area of agreement is usually the health, safety and well-being of their children. To ensure the best interests of the children are served, parents may choose to create a suitable...
It’s safe to say that couples never really expect to get divorced when they get married. However, when circumstances make a marriage irreparable, divorce is often the best course of action. For spouses in Texas who undergo a high asset divorce, one party may be...
The unimaginable heartbreak of losing custody of one’s children can feel like the end of the world. A court order seems so final, and if Texas Child Protective Services is involved, it is easy for parents to conclude they have lost their children forever. However,...
In past generations, prenuptial agreements have gotten a bad rap. Often, Hollywood portrayed the prenup as a tool the rich use to prevent gold digging partners from getting their hands on the family wealth. These days, however, more and more couples are seeing the...
No matter how long a couple is married, untangling their finances and assets in the event of divorce can be quite complicated. As a community property state, Texas laws say divorcing couples generally split their assets 50/50. Because the months and years after...
Ending a marriage is a process. When spouses make the decision to divorce, there will be many choices to make and steps to take before a final judgment is entered. One major aspect of the divorce process involves dividing property. Property division can also be a...
There are many reasons to determine the father of a child. Establishing paternity in Texas is important for all involved, especially for the child, not only to establish a relationship, but because both parents have an obligation to provide for the child. Once...
When parents divorce or break up, their primary concern is often the well-being of their children. As traumatic as the separation may be for the young ones, it can be even more difficult when child custody, known in Texas as conservatorship, becomes a source of...
When parents decide to divorce, their children are typically the top priority. To determine child support payments in these instances, most states use complex formulas that account for many different factors. Texas, however, uses a Percentage of Income model. Usually,...
