Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Texas: Essential Guide to Property Division
Child Visitation Laws in Texas
Child visitation laws in Texas aim to ensure the child’s best interests by providing a fair and equitable framework for parents to maintain a relationship with their children after a separation or divorce. This article outlines the essential elements of...
Child Custody Laws in Texas for Unmarried Parents
Families come in all different shapes and sizes. According to the most recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 40 percent of the children in Texas are born to unmarried parents.If you and your partner are not...
Temporary Spousal Support Texas
When a couple begins the divorce process, one spouse may seek temporary spousal support. Working through a divorce can be a financially tumultuous time, especially when one spouse decides to move out of the family home. Both partners must adjust to living on single...
Alimony in Texas Common Law Marriage
Not all marriages start with a marriage license and an official wedding ceremony. In Texas, it is possible for a couple to enter a common law marriage. It is also possible for a couple in this type of marriage to get a divorce. There are many persistent myths about...
Is Texas a No Fault State for Divorce?
Texas is a no fault state for divorce in the sense that you can file a no fault divorce, which means that in your divorce paperwork, you cite “insupportability” as the reason for your divorce. However, no fault divorce is not the only option in Texas like it is in...
Mothers have substantial rights to child custody, regardless of whether they are married to the father or not.
In fact, mothers in many ways have more rights than fathers—at least initially. If you see a custody battle on the horizon, you should understand how a judge determines which parent gets custody and begin building your case as soon as possible. Unmarried Mothers...
What are the Grounds for Filing for Divorce in Texas?
These days, it is impossible to find a state that doesn’t offer the option for a no-fault divorce. The last state to pass such legislation was New York in 2010. Texas offers its residents the option of filing either at-fault or no-fault divorces.Nonetheless, when a...
Can You Get a Divorce While You or Your Spouse is Pregnant in Texas?
For many couples, pregnancy is the happiest time of the marriage. But for some couples, pregnancy occurs just as the marriage is breaking down. One or both spouses might believe that now is the time to pull the plug on the marriage—regardless of the upcoming birth of...
When Can a Judge Interview a Child to Determine The Child’s Preference Regarding Custody?
Is your child capable of deciding with whom he or she wants to live after your divorce? In Texas, the law states that a child who is 12 years old or older can make their opinions and desires known to the judge deciding custody. In fact, the judge is required to take...
Dividing Retirement and Pension Benefits in a Texas Divorce
In many Texas divorce cases, the division of retirement assets is extremely important. Retirement assets and pension benefits can help ensure a more solid future, and it’s understandable that both parties will want their fair share. However, fair share does not mean...