As seniors in Texas and across the country are learning, people outliving one or more spouses is becoming more probable, leaving many seniors with the opportunity to invest in new relationships later in life. Even a divorce later in life can...
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Understanding how a prenuptial agreement works with assets
Finding what seems like one's soulmate is often an exceptional event on one's life. Getting married is often soon to follow, and thinking about a possible future divorce is usually far from one's mind. Planning for the unexpected and unfortunate can often create a...
Nontraditional child custody arrangements are keeping kids happy
A divorce can be upsetting for the adults involved, and it can also be traumatic for children who happen to be a part of the confusing and guilt provoking event. The separation of parents can often leave kids wondering how their new lives will look once everything is...
What happens to the family pet during a divorce?
Relationships dissolve for many reasons. When a couple reaches the decision to seek a divorce, understanding how property amassed during the marriage will be distributed can often throw a calm and amicable separation into an emotionally heated debate about who...
Can a prenuptial agreement dictate who gets the engagement ring?
Divorce is something that most Texas couples don't consider when they are happily engaged and planning a wedding. As many know, divorce can sometimes be the unfortunate result of a relationship that no longer is fulfilling for one or both spouses. Should a...
Are frozen embryos considered property during a Texas divorce?
Many Texas couples face the heartbreaking reality of infertility. But advances in reproductive technology, invitro fertilization and other fertility alternatives have allowed many couples to become parents using artificial means. The question can arise as to what to...
Texas mother violates child custody order and flees the country
Divorce usually means a complete and total separation of one person from another. For couples who have children, that separation never truly comes unless one parent chooses to leave the child's life and the other parent. For parents who choose to remain in their...
Overpayment of child support leads to investigation
A Texas family court dictates the amount of financial support a noncustodial parent is obligated to pay. Modifications to child support agreements can be made, but only through legal means. Changes that are made without the authorization of the court can lead to...
Owning a business can create a complex divorce
Many Texas entrepreneurs build their wealth with a spouse. Working side-by-side, they find a niche in a market and work together to build a dream. As time passes, the relationship may start to unravel, and the couple may be looking at filing for a divorce. Untangling...
Considering small stuff for property division during a divorce
No Texas couple is safe from a potential divorce, regardless of how the marriage starts or where the couple lives. The life that is built by two people becomes entangled in every aspect and going through the process of property division can be overwhelming. The house,...

