A Texas divorce can be a costly endeavor in myriad ways. Not only is a financial challenge, but it can be emotionally taxing. For people who are inching closer to retirement at the time of the divorce, the division of assets will be a primary concern. From the...
Houston Family Law Blog
Spousal maintenance: How much is it and how long is it paid?
There will be many issues to consider in a Texas divorce. One of the most contentious is spousal maintenance. Each side will have its own perspective. Even in amicable situations, this can escalate into dispute. For couples who are battling over the entire case, it...
What should I know about child support orders and enforcement?
In a Texas family law case in which children are involved, child support is an issue that often arises. It is imperative for the support order to be followed, but there are times when challenges come up making it difficult for the paying parent to make the required...
The child custody evaluation can be powerful in your case
Untangling your financial life from that of your spouse during the divorce process can be challenging enough, but if you have kids then you might be more concerned about how child custody and visitation will play out. While you might be able to talk out a resolution...
Tips on being financially savvy in the divorce process
Over the years you may have worked hard and seen significant career success. However, your marriage might not have been so successful, and you may find yourself in a position where you are considering divorce. Divorce can be messy, emotionally and financially. Here...
Three reasons to modify a child custody plan
Child custody orders and agreements put into words the plans that Houston parents must follow in order to care for their children following separation or divorce. Based on the best interests of the children that will be affected by the custody plans, different...
Securing a fair child support amount in a Texas divorce
Money can be a sensitive subject. Even when one makes a comfortable amount of money, knowing that this amount will be decreased due to a court order can evoke some negative emotions. When it comes to child support, the goal is to ensure that the financial needs of a...
What issues are important in a ‘gray divorce’?
There are many hardships that people in Texas go through during their lives. This is true for people’s marriages as well and couples need to work through many difficulties throughout a marriage. However, for many different reasons the difficulties can become too much....
How Visitation Fits into a Texas Child Custody Plan
Not every Houston parent will emerge from a divorce with all their parental rights intact. That is because courts are tasked with protecting the best interests of children, and if allowing a parent to retain certain custodial or conservatorship rights may emotionally...
Fathers: Don’t underestimate your value
So your marriage is coming to an end. You're probably feeling a lot of emotions as you struggle to figure out how to tell your friends, family, children, and even your spouse that you're getting a divorce. You might also be worried about the financial implications of...

