When your friend’s marriage came to an unexpected end after 10 years, she found herself grappling not only with emotional torment but also with complex legal questions. One pressing concern was whether or not the substantial inheritance she received from her grandmother would be considered community property in her divorce. Your friend’s concern is not…

Even though Texas has one of the three lowest divorce rates in the nation, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 population, it still doesn’t change the fact that married couples get divorced practically every day in the Lone Star State. More often than not, these couples face a riot of emotions and feel overwhelmed…

When your divorce case is filed with the court, there will likely be plenty of pressing matters and questions that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. For instance, perhaps you’re consumed with the well-being of your children and who they should stay with during the proceedings. You or your spouse may also want…

You and your spouse are going forward with your divorce. However, you now find yourselves in a dilemma regarding the family home: Is it better to sell your house before or after the divorce? While no two divorces are the same, and the details of your unique situation should be thoroughly evaluated, there can be…

After careful consideration, you and your spouse have decided that divorce is the most sensible path forward. Your friend in another state used a local attorney to handle their divorce and liked them. She advised you to contact that attorney and have them represent you. But is using an out-of-town attorney a good idea? While…

When you’re getting a divorce, it is natural to assume that spousal maintenance payments (known as alimony) are guaranteed in every divorce case. After all, child support payments are necessary for every divorce involving children, and in Texas, property and assets are always divided in a just and right way. Why wouldn’t spousal maintenance be…

You and your spouse have agreed to get a divorce and are already several months into the process. Granted, things are moving along slower than you may want with certain negotiations, but the bottom line is that they’re moving forward. This is the good news. The not-so-good news is that you’re not used to being…

Most people know the purpose of child support payments. After all, each parent has an obligation to provide for their children—even in divorce. This can include everything from food and a safe place to live to clothing and education costs. That said, it’s important to remember that child support payments are only meant to cover…

There are plenty of couples with legitimate reasons for ending their marriage. But you may also be surprised by how many rush into their decision to divorce. Perhaps they genuinely believe they are at their wit’s end and have been encouraged by friends and family who believe divorce is the best way to ease their…

No two divorce cases are the same. That said, we believe they should always start the same way for every family—by having a free consultation with a divorce attorney. Individuals contemplating ending their marriage often hesitate to meet with an attorney because they think they will be nickeled and dimed from the start. But this…