In 2018, it seems like everyone has a go-to social media site. Whether it's browsing Facebook or firing off tweets, social media has become a staple of daily life. While these sites help us stay connected to people all over the world, they can have unintended...
Houston Family Law Blog
How does property division work in a Texas divorce?
Dividing assets in a divorce can be a contentious, complicated process. Because many people have never been through it before, they often don't know what to expect and may not understand how the process works. Factor in fears about losing property and money and it is...
Conservatorship after divorce may change over time
One of the only certainties in life other than death and taxes is change. Your life changed in profound ways following your marriage and the birth of your children, but now another less welcome change could be on the horizon - divorce. While divorce will signal a...
How do you know when it’s time to call it quits?
The difficulties you have been having in your marriage may be causing you to consider things you never dreamed you would. Maybe you are in marriage counseling, have already tried a separation or are thinking of leaving for good.These thoughts, your emotions and the...
Joint custody: Parenting together for the benefit of your kids
The end of a marriage is a complicated time for Texas families, and some parents may want to minimize the negative impact that this step can have on their kids. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to child custody and visitation matters, but many families find that...
The financial worries attached to getting a divorce
If you have been primarily dependent upon your spouse throughout your marriage, the thought of having to make it on your own after your divorce goes through may be downright scary. There are a lot of financial worries that come with the dissolution of marriage....
Pursuing the brightest and best future possible for your child
The end of a relationship is often a stressful and challenging period. Couples who stay together for an extended period often end up intertwined both emotionally and financially. Unravelling these ties can be difficult, but could ultimately lead to a better situation...
Should your child support order change with your circumstances?
Texas parents both have the legal responsibility to financially provide for their children after divorce. Child support orders generally reflect the circumstances that were present at the time that the divorce was final, but time can bring significant financial...
Is your future ex-spouse hiding assets from you?
Texas law requires divorcing spouses to fully disclose their financial standing. This is so the courts can divide the marital property fairly. However, this law does not prevent individuals from trying to deceive their spouses by misrepresenting their incomes or...
Keeping Yourself Golden When Divorcing In Your Golden Years
Divorce rates are going up quickly for baby boomers, having doubled between 1990 and 2014 for adults over 50 and tripled for adults over 65. Although baby boomers who are going through divorces do not generally have to worry about child custody issues, they have to...

