Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Texas: Essential Guide to Property Division
My Husband Cheated. What Are My Rights?
Finding out that your spouse is cheating can be devastating. Many spouses divorce a cheating husband immediately. For others, cheating may be the last straw or one of many straws in a stack of marital problems. If you are divorcing a cheating husband, you are not...
What Is Divorce by Publication in Texas?
If you want to get a divorce but cannot locate your spouse, you may be able to get a divorce by publication in Texas. Texas allows divorce by publication if a judge has certified that you have tried diligently to find and contact your spouse but have been...
Texas Community Property Reimbursement Claims
When you go through a divorce in Texas, property division can be a stressful ordeal. Texans experience a property division process quite different than that of most American divorced couples. Texas is one of only nine states with “community property” division of...
Child Custody During COVID
Living in a pandemic stresses many relationships, and it may cause particular challenges for child custody arrangements. In addition to shelter-in-place orders that restrict the ability to travel, parents may fear for their children’s safety in a co-parent’s care:...
Who Pays for the Attorney Fees in My Austin Divorce?
Aside from being emotional and overwhelming, a divorce can be expensive. A common issue between spouses in the process of divorce is attorney fees and who pays what. So who pays lawyer fees in a divorce? Texas Is a Community Property State Property acquired during the...
Divorce Fraud in Texas
Divorce fraud typically arises during a divorce when a court is determining the distribution of the community estate. In Texas, the community estate includes all marital assets. Usually, the marital assets are split equally between the former spouses during a divorce....
Parental Alienation in Texas Child Custody Cases
Parental alienation often occurs during child custody disputes in a divorce. It happens when one parent attempts to turn a child against the other parent. Specifically, the alienating parent attempts to negatively influence the child’s relationship or opinion about...
My Spouse Won’t Sign the Divorce Papers: What Now?
If your spouse won’t sign your divorce papers in Texas, your divorce can still be finalized. You should talk to a divorce attorney who can help you get through this difficult situation. Here are some reasons why your spouse may not want to sign and your options under...
Is Debt Community Property in Texas?
In a divorce, figuring out how to divide your finances can be challenging. This division is even more complex when one or both of you have debt. Unresolved debt can create a substantial burden on your finances, so it’s important to understand which debts you are...
Fathers’ Rights in Texas: The Complete Guide
As a father, you have a lot to offer your children. Your involvement in your child’s life can help them to thrive socially, scholastically, and professionally. Texas law recognizes that children benefit from a strong parent-child relationship and gives dads the right...