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How A Divorce Lawyer Can Help You Uncover Concealed Assets In Texas
Texas is a community property state. Under Texas Family Code § 3.002, a couple’s marital property is split 50-50 in a divorce. In going through the divorce process in Texas, parties have an obligation to make certain financial disclosures. After all, you cannot get your fair share of the community property if your spouse… Read More »
What Are The Consequences Of Delinquent Child Support In Texas?
Parents have a legal duty to support their children. Yet a significant percentage of child support goes unpaid. According to a report from CBS News, approximately 25 percent of parents who owe child support pay some, but not the full amount. Another 30 percent do not pay anything at all. In Texas, a parent… Read More »
Divorce Filings Dropped Nationwide In 2020—But the Effect May Be Temporary
According to recent reporting from The New York Times, the total number of divorces filed in the United States fell dramatically in 2020. Almost certainly a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts believe that the fall in the country’s divorce rate will be temporary. In this article, our Houston and Galveston divorce attorneys… Read More »
What To Know About Expert Witness Testimony And Family Law Cases In Texas
In some family law cases, a professional with specialized skills, knowledge, or experience is called up to help the court resolve complicated issues. Known as an expert witness, the testimony provided by these professionals can be especially compelling. Here, our Houston and Galveston family lawyers offer a guide to expert witness testimony in family… Read More »
Three Things Fathers Need To Know About The Child Custody Rights In Galveston County
Separated and divorced fathers face some unique challenges in the child custody and visitation process. You may have questions or concerns about your rights as a dad. At Lindamood & Robinson, P.C., we have extensive experience helping parents protect their rights and find solutions. In this article, our top-rated Galveston County child custody lawyers… Read More »
I Am Getting Divorced In Texas—How Will It Affect My Inheritance?
If you are considering getting a divorce in Houston, you are probably aware that Texas is a community property state. As succinctly defined by the Texas State Law Library, the community property standards means that “any property acquired by a couple during their marriage (with a few exceptions) is equally owned by both spouses.”… Read More »
Retroactive Child Support in Texas: An Overview
In Texas, parents have a basic responsibility to provide material support to their children. After a divorce or separation, a non-custodial parent may owe child support. In some cases, a parent may even be required to pay retroactive child support. There are many myths and misconceptions about what retroactive child support is and how… Read More »
What is Parental Alienation and How Does it Work Under Texas Law?
Nothing should come between you and your relationship with your kids. As a parent, going through a divorce or separation is difficult enough on its own—it can put a tremendous amount of stress and strain on you and your family. The situation is made all the worse if your former partner is subtly (or… Read More »
What to Know About Child Support Garnishment Orders in Texas
Are you a parent going through a divorce or separation? If so, you may have questions about child support and wage garnishment. Texas has some unique laws and regulations regarding the withholding of child support. In this article, our Houston child support attorney explains the most important things that parents should know about child… Read More »
Divorce in Texas: Three Key Factors that Affect Alimony Calculations
Following a divorce, the financially-advantaged spouse may need to make alimony (spousal support) payments to their former partner. However, unlike in many other states, there is a presumption against alimony in Texas. Under Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 8.053, the spouse who requests alimony may demonstrate that they have made a good faith effort… Read More »
