When you divorced last year, you and your then spouse agreed to what you thought was a fair divorce agreement. Sadly, they are failing to comply with that order, and you’re unsure what to do. You may even wonder, “Can my former spouse be held in contempt of court for violating our divorce agreement?” In…
We’ve said time and again that there is a litany of to-dos during the divorce process. Some are better off being handled by your family law attorney, and others might not be as time-sensitive. But plenty still require your immediate attention — including a handful of action items you might not be aware of at…
Adultery. Financial distrust. Domestic violence. These are three common reasons why someone would seek a divorce, and yet, none of them are the reason why your spouse has inexplicably chosen to walk away. As a result, you’re left in stunned disbelief as you try in vain to figure out what went wrong, when, and if…
As you search for quality legal representation for your upcoming divorce, it may cross your mind to hire just one family law attorney to represent you and your soon-to-be former spouse. After all, bringing in one lawyer versus two could cut down on expenses and create one channel of communication for everyone. Plus, what’s the…
It can be difficult to admit that your marriage is ending. Part of you thinks it’s not as bad as it seems and that things could improve with time. Perhaps that may be the case — though you continue to struggle with the notion that no amount of time will solve all your problems and…
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…