While ending a marriage for some brings pain and sadness, some couples find relief in the decision and can go through divorce amicably. If you and your spouse find yourselves in this situation, understand that feeling at peace amid a life-changing move is completely...
Houston Family Law Blog
Are you thinking of divorcing your incarcerated spouse in Texas?
There is unimaginable strain in trying to sustain a marriage while your spouse is behind bars. So, it’s unsurprising if the thought of divorce has haunted you for a while now. You may probably even feel guilty for entertaining an idea that could break your entire...
How does goodwill affect business division in a divorce?
There are many factors to consider when dividing business assets in a divorce, one of which is goodwill. Despite being an intangible asset, goodwill is part of the valuation process when determining the fair distribution of marital property. If you have a business to...
How will Texas courts divide business assets during divorce?
Property division is one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce. Courts generally need to ensure the division’s outcome is fair to the spouses. The process often becomes incredibly complex when the court divides the spouses’ business assets. What is community...
3 FAQs about custody for unmarried parents
For married couples, the birth of a child only comes with unknowns on the future and not any custody concerns. For unmarried parents, the journey may start with questions regarding custody. Considering that births to unmarried women accounted for 40% of births in...
Legal remedies for unpaid child support in Texas
Child support is a legal obligation for parents to contribute to their child's basic needs, including food, shelter and education. However, some parents may fail to fulfill this obligation. If that happens, the other parent and the child may face financial...
What is a child custody evaluation?
Texas courts take child custody very seriously. They prioritize the children's best interests in various types of family law litigation. The court could also appoint legal representation for the involved child, depending on the circumstances. Sometimes, the court...
Is divorce mediation right for me and my partner?
Divorces do not always lead to court battles. Some divorcing couples divide their marital assets and obligations, decide custody over their children, and finalize the various details of their separation through mediation. The following are signs mediation might work...
What are hidden assets and how do they affect divorce?
Let us say you are reviewing financial and legal records while in the middle of a divorce process and find that some numbers do not add up. “Is my soon-to-be ex-spouse hiding assets from me?” – is a question that might pop up in your mind. You might feel a mix of...
3 things to ask when considering a divorce
People consider getting divorced for many reasons, from domestic violence to infidelity to irreconcilable differences. However, the divorce process can be long and complicated, especially when there are high amounts of assets involved or bitter custody disputes...