After 23 years of marriage, you just told your spouse you want a divorce. And boy, they are angry. Granted, anyone would be upset to hear such news, especially if they were blindsided and don’t feel the same way as you do. But their reaction has you really worried, and you aren’t sure what to…

Pre-marital agreements and postnuptial agreements often get a bad rap. After all, it’s essentially a legal contract between you and your soon-to-be or current spouse that sets rules on things like property, assets, and certain marital obligations. While we agree that these agreements can create tricky conversations that must be handled delicately, there is no…

When dealing with any child custody case, especially matters where divorcing parents are at odds and can’t quite see eye to eye, the Court will always err on the side of what is in the best interests of the child. Sometimes, that may mean the judge overseeing the case makes a clear-cut choice on their…

As we’ve written about plenty of times in our library of blog posts at Christman Attorneys, not every legal dispute has to end up in court. Whether it’s a divorce matter, a misunderstanding between business partners, or a real estate dispute, many clients are at least willing to try and avoid a contentious,…

Texas classifies itself as a community property state. This means property acquired during your marriage (with a few exceptions) is presumed to be equally owned by both spouses and must be divided when the marriage ends. But before a Texas court can begin dividing property, it must first classify all assets as separate property or…

Imagine that you’re a party in a contentious divorce case. The proceedings have been a struggle since Day 1, and now it’s time to have the most important discussion — child custody. As a parent, you only want what’s best for the children. But since emotions continue to run high, and everyone appears to have…

A minor requesting to become legally emancipated happens in Texas family courts more than you might think. And there are many benefits for someone who wishes to follow through with this process. If successful, a person under 18 who becomes an emancipated minor can be granted the ability to make decisions regarding healthcare, education, finances,…

When you got divorced last year, the Court required you to make monthly child support payments to your former spouse. You’ve always ensured that those payments were made on time, and you intend to keep it that way. But your company recently went through a buyout, and while you didn’t lose your job, the role…

You’re getting a divorce, and the first thing you did was interview several local family lawyers to find the best fit for your unique situation. But now that you’ve chosen the one you want to work with, the thought enters your mind, “What if they don’t want to take my case?” Friends, family, and even…

We hear a lot of requests during the divorce process from women who wish to return to their maiden name. Obviously, switching from your married last name (ex: Jones) to your maiden name (ex: Bridges) is absolutely something you can do as part of a divorce. What Is the Process for a Legal Name Change?…