Recent Blog Posts
What are the most common causes of divorce?
When a happy couple gets married, they hope to stay together for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, there are times when two people grow apart for one reason or another. If this happens, divorce is often the end result. No two couples are in the exact same position. Everybody faces relationship challenges. While… Read More »
Divorce and property division
Divorce signifies the end of a legal partnership between two people. While the idea of filing for divorce is simple, the process can be complicated and time consuming. This is due to a variety of potential challenges, such as those associated with property and debt division. Most property that was previously shared by the… Read More »
Child custody cases can involve many variables
Some child custody cases are easy to deal with, as both parents eventually work things out. Others are much more complicated, such as those involving: — Visitation issues — International custody — Split custody — Relocation — Religious issues — Allegations of alcohol abuse, drug abuse or family violence It is difficult enough to… Read More »
What to do when you suspect your ex is hiding assets from you
Many people say they got divorced because their spouse did not tell the truth. Maybe the spouse had an affair and tried to cover it up, or did not express their true feelings about important matters. Once the divorce is underway, some spouses try to minimize the amount they must give up in the… Read More »
Establishing paternity in Texas is important for both parents
Imagine that you are a man living here in Houston who has just received a letter stating that you are the father of a child born to a woman you know. You acknowledge that you slept together but it’s impossible to say whether you’re the father or not. Would you do what some might… Read More »
Does Texas recognize divorces granted in foreign countries?
In many cases, yes, the state of Texas does recognize divorces that were granted in Canada, England and Mexico under the doctrine of “comity.” But what about divorces that were granted in countries where the law is inherently different than the laws of Texas? This issue was recently addressed by a Texas Court of… Read More »
When children are used as pawns in custody cases
There is a right way and a wrong way for parents to fight for their children in custody matters, and, unfortunately, many parents choose the wrong way. It is all too common for parents in Texas to try to turn their children against the other parent in effort to “win” custody. There is an… Read More »
Using social media during a family law matter
If you are like many Texas residents, you are active on social media. However, if you are currently involved in a divorce or another family law matter, you might want to limit your usage for a while. As we discussed in an article on our website, evidence that is gathered on social media could… Read More »
How to get a protective order in Texas
Unfortunately, abuse or family violence is somewhat common in Texas. The good news is that the court can intervene by issuing a protective order that orders the abuser to stay away from victims such as a spouse or child. If a divorce case has already been filed, then your divorce lawyer will be in… Read More »
Three common divorce myths, debunked
A popular recent article from the Huffington Post highlights some major misconceptions that many people have about divorce. Are you guilty of believing any of these divorce myths? Myth No. 1: All it takes to get divorced is signing some papers. As anyone who has gone through a divorce will tell you, it usually… Read More »
