Following a divorce or separation, parents need to determine who will claim their children on their taxes. As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) explains, only one parent can claim…
What are the Guidelines For Spousal Support In Texas?
Spousal support (alimony or spousal maintenance) is a payment made during or after the divorce from one spouse to the other. Under Texas Family Code Sec. 8.001, spousal support…
How Do I Find a Top-Rated Child Custody Lawyer in Texas?
A seemingly trivial statistical change in 2007 speaks volumes about child custody in today’s America. That year, the Census Bureau stopped assuming that children lived with two married parents. Indeed,…
What Are A Father’s Rights In Texas?
While mothers are traditionally more likely to obtain “custody” of children during a divorce in Texas, fathers have significant rights when it comes to their children. Custody is not…
How Are Assets Divided In A Texas Divorce?
Divorce brings a lot of changes to people’s lives. It can change where you live, how often you see your children and even the people who you consider to be…
How A Prenuptial Agreement Can Be Overturned
Many Texans sign prenuptial agreements “prenups” before they marry to protect their assets once they are married. Like other contracts, the prenup must comply with state law to be valid.
How Long Do You Have to be Married to Receive Alimony in Texas?
The Lone Star State has one of the narrowest spousal support laws in the country. Typically, to qualify for alimony in Texas, the marriage must have lasted at least…
Why Men Should Always Request a Paternity Test
A man’s paternal rights and parental responsibilities are tied to a judicial finding of paternity. As explained by the Texas Office of Attorney General, “paternity is legal fatherhood.” If…
Is an Inheritance Considered Community Property in a Texas Divorce?
The short answer to the question, “Is an inheritance considered community property in a Texas divorce” is no. According to Texas divorce law, property acquired “by gift,…
How are Prenuptial Agreements Enforced in Texas?
Prenuptial agreements are not particularly common in Texas, or in most other states. Texas is a community property state, which means that all assets acquired during a…