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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a multi-state compact that helps to ensure separated parents cannot move their children across state lines simply in order…
When you share child custody with your ex, learning that your ex has relocated with your child can be devastating. For many parents, news of the relocation is a…
Spouses in the midst of divorce have every opportunity to divide their assets and settle important issues without having to get the court involved. In fact, this often ends up…
