Family Law And Divorce

While most couples who want to end a marriage choose to divorce, others prefer an annulment. Unlike divorce, an annulment dissolves the marriage as if it never existed in the first place. If you believe that your spouse defrauded or deceived you, you may be able to...

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) became law in 1994. The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice are in charge of this program, which seeks to improve how federal, state, local and tribal governments handle crimes against women....

When designing a co-parenting plan, you may go into it expecting to equally split childcare expenses with your former spouse. Even if you and your former spouse have an amicable relationship, fairly splitting childcare costs can be a challenge. You cannot predict all...

A divorce can impact a lot of areas of your life from friendships to finances to your career. Managing your job while navigating the often-complex process of splitting from your spouse requires focus. Knowing how to separate your personal life and professional...

Spending time online is a wildly popular pastime, so there is no surprise that social media may play a role in your divorce. Avoiding these five social media mistakes may benefit your position in your Texas divorce. 1. Speaking negatively about your ex As you feel a...

Asset hiding is one of the major known issues that may plague a couple during divorce. This is an act of deception where a spouse attempts to actively or passively hide the source or entirety of an asset. How do you know if your spouse is attempting to do this?...

The more assets you have, the more overwhelming the prospect of property division might seem as you approach your divorce. Organization is key, so here are four tips to help you prepare and make property division a less onerous event. 1. Gather your documents The...

Long-term marriages ending in divorce can be significantly more complex because they often involve more assets. As a community property state, the Texas court generally approaches asset division with the goal of providing equal shares of marital property to both...

Victims of domestic violence are often caught in a cycle that is difficult to get out of. While it is always important for a victim to listen to their instincts to determine if they are in danger, when possible, it is a good idea to document the abuse to help a legal...

When parents divorce, the courts try to create a child support plan that covers the needs of children while still being affordable for the paying parent. However, as children grow and ex-spouses move on with their separate lives, both children’s needs and a parent’s...