When a couple legally separates, there are many steps they will have to take before moving forward individually. One of the most difficult parts of a divorce is often dividing up the marital debt. Divorcing couples, particularly those who were married for a long time,...
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Month: May 2020
Common causes of a Texas divorce
No one can predict which Texas marriages will last a lifetime and which will not. Divorce is just as prevalent in this state as it is throughout the country, however. While every case is unique, there are often common factors to which spouses across the board can...
The framework of child custody in a Texas divorce
When a Sugarland couple contemplates ending their marriage, one of their principal concerns is who will be given the power to make legal and other decisions on behalf of the children. Another chief concern is whether one parent be awarded custody of the children and...
Judge rules re social media and child custody
Most Texas spouses who are divorcing would agree that they’d like the proceedings to be settled as swiftly and painlessly as possible. Many also understand that it is not always possible to achieve this, especially if a particular issue is causing contention between...
Defeating a prenuptial agreement in a Texas divorce
Most Texas divorce lawyers will tell clients that signing a prenuptial agreement is a good idea. It can prevent much ugly haggling if the couple should decide to get a divorce, and it can provide peace of mind knowing that basic issues of property division have been...
What is marital property and what happens to it during divorce?
Marital property is divided between the divorcing spouses when they divorce. Because of this, it is crucial for divorcing spouses to be familiar with what marital property is, and how it is different from other types of property, so they can prioritize and protect...
Texas Supreme Court review non-relative custody rights
Changing family relationships adds more complications to seeking custody after a divorce or the end of a relationship. In April, the state Supreme Court heard arguments on a child custody dispute between a 5-year-old’s father and her deceased mother’s fiancé. This...