Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Texas: Essential Guide to Property Division
Does Texas Mandate a Waiting Period for Filing a Divorce?
Navigating the complexities of divorce can be challenging. At the Law Office of Ben Carrasco, we often encounter questions about the divorce process in Texas, particularly about the waiting period. “Does Texas mandate a waiting period for filing a divorce?” is a...
My Husband Filed for Divorce What Do I Do Now?
When your spouse takes the initial step to dissolve the marriage union by filing for divorce, it can be a tumultuous and heart-wrenching period in your life. This often emotionally charged moment might leave you questioning your next course of action and could leave...
Understanding a Father’s Child Custody Rights in a Divorce
Divorce in Texas is hard enough as it is, but having to deal with a child custody battle makes matters even worse. A common perception among the public (and even some family law attorneys) is that the courts favor mothers, with divorcing men getting shortchanged in...
Divorce and Student Loans
Divorce is a complex process that becomes even more intricate when student debt incurred from loans is involved. As a board-certified Family Law Attorney based in Austin, Texas, Ben Carrasco has extensive experience navigating these complexities. This article will...
How Life Insurance is Handled In Divorce Settlements
Dissolving a marriage requires couples to grapple with many complicated issues, including property division, alimony, and child custody.Unfortunately, in all the hustle and bustle of resolving these matters, many couples forget to address their life insurance...
Texas Child Custody FAQs
Divorce can be complicated, especially when children are involved. You may go into a divorce confident that you’ll get what you want when it comes to child custody, only to discover things may turn out a lot different than expected. The best thing to do is to...
Stepparents and Child Custody in Texas
Can a Stepparent Get Custody in Texas? Child custody, also known as conservatorship and possession under the Texas Family Code, can be complex. While the primary focus is on the biological parents, there are instances where individuals such as grandparents and...
Grandparent Adoption in Texas: Understanding the Process
Many grandparents across the United States have been tasked with being the primary caregiver for their grandchildren. The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) reports that 2.7 million American grandparents are currently in charge of raising their grandkids. If you are a...
Modification of Alimony in Texas
Following a divorce, the financially disadvantaged spouse may be awarded alimony payments, also known as spousal support or maintenance. These payments provide financial assistance to ensure the less affluent spouse can maintain a reasonable standard of...
Your Guide to Texas Child Visitation Laws
As a parent, you must know how to protect your family law rights. Whether you have primary custody of your child or you have visitation rights, it is crucial that you have a basic understanding of the Texas child custody and visitation laws.In this article,...