Not every divorce process is contentious. Both parties can often remain amicable and move on with visions of brighter futures ahead. That said, plenty more couples will never see eye to eye and face a rockier road to recovery, and their relationships are marked by intense conflict. When children are part of that mix, one…

For many clients who wish to end their marriage, divorce isn’t enough. They genuinely believe they have been wronged during the relationship—sometimes time and time again—and have seen their life and mental stability spiral out of control. As a result, they come to us wanting nothing more than to sue their spouse for emotional distress.…

Many couples planning to get married choose to sign a pre-marital agreement to avoid future disputes, concerns, obligations, etc., between themselves and their soon-to-be spouse. The natural inclination is to include as much as possible, thinking these documents are designed to cover every possible circumstance. The reality is that pre-marital agreements aren’t a catch-all document,…

No matter how smoothly you intend for your divorce process to go, choosing to end your marriage when you have children adds another layer of complications. This is especially true regarding child custody and visitation, as each decision moving forward must be in the child’s best interests. If at least one parent poses a risk,…

While it doesn’t happen often, many people who find themselves in emotionally charged divorce cases might feel the urge to lie or slightly exaggerate specific facts or produce falsified documentation in an attempt to tip the scales in their favor. This begs the question: what might happen if you lie in court? While you may…

You’re sitting in a family courtroom for a child custody hearing, and your stomach is in knots as you recall the drug test you took just a few days earlier. A mistake could jeopardize your relationship with your child, and you wonder, “What if I lose child custody if I fail a drug test?” The…

When a couple with young children gets divorced, the question of how to continue covering daycare expenses often arises. After all, one parent might rely on daycare to keep their job, while the other wonders how daycare costs fit into child support payments. Many parents ask, “Is daycare included in child support in Texas?” Whether…

Divorce is one of the most stressful events you will experience. But divorce that involves children adds so much more stress. As divorced parents, your life is being turned upside down, and almost everything you know and value is changing. When you add children to the equation, complications quadruple, and co-parenting becomes challenging. For instance,…

It all started with a simple argument about who would keep the family dog. But before you knew it, what began as a relatively peaceful separation morphed into a bitter, drawn-out legal battle—with both sides fighting for control over every detail. One minor disagreement seemed to spark a high-conflict divorce and chain reaction neither of…

When you moved to Texas from Mexico, you were sure your previous divorce was behind you. After all, the process was done, the papers were signed, and you looked forward to the new start in the United States. However, you can’t help but wonder if your marriage might not be recognized in Texas. This is a…