Because Texas is a community property state, those who are wealthy have greater concerns about what will happen to their assets during a divorce. There are several ways you can protect your real estate and other assets. Buy your spouse's share If your spouse shares...
In general, fathers in Texas and around the country have a right to spend at least some time with their children. This is the case whether or not the parents were married when the child was born. Courts try to determine what child custody and visitation arrangement is...
Residents of Alamo Heights and other areas of Texas may want to learn more about custody agreements and what happens when one parent wants to relocate with the children. The type of custody arrangement that you have may determine if the court gets involved. Whether...
A "50/50 custody" arrangement may work well for spouses that divorce. As the name reveals, 50/50 custody involves both parents spending an equal amount of time with their children. Expect the child or children to live with both parents six months out of the year with...
If you have a difficult spouse, he or she may make the divorce process in Texas as long and difficult as possible. You can't change your spouse, but you may be able to make the process easier on yourself. You may have to compromise a few times, but it could be worth...
Texas family courts deal with child custody orders and modifications all of the time. Traditionally, after a divorce is underway, a child custody order will be instituted to determine which parent has custodial custody of the children and which parent has visitation...
Texas law generally allows both parents to spend time with their children. However, there is no guarantee that a father will be granted visitation rights to a son or daughter. Instead, a judge must determine that doing so will be in that child's best interest. You may...
Most Texas residents have some sort of retirement plan that they contribute to throughout their working life. The most common types of retirement plans include 401(k)s, IRAs and pension plans. When married individuals undergo the divorce process, their retirement plan...
Some people begin to question if they should have created a pre-nuptial agreement before they got married. Fortunately, post-nuptial agreements are still an option and can allow you to protect your assets under law in Texas. You must put everything in writing, and the...
Divorces happen every day to parents in Texas and throughout the country. Going through a child custody battle is emotionally taxing and stressful. However, for military members, the concept of dealing with child custody can be even more difficult. Disruptions are...
