Category: Family Law
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Spousal Support Laws and Considerations
If you are going through a divorce in Texas, you may think about pursuing spousal support, commonly known as alimony. Or, you may worry that your spouse is going to make an unfair request for it. Alimony is not automatically awarded during the divorce process. In fact, state law specifically outlines when a person may…
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Navigating Divorce: Tips for an Amicable Separation
Ending your marriage is hard enough. The last thing you want to think about is a long and bitter battle in the courtroom to uphold your rights. Fortunately, the vast majority of divorce cases settle outside of court. While it may not seem possible now, you can even get an amicable divorce through negotiation and…
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Understanding Child Custody Laws: A Parent’s Guide
Whether you are getting a divorce or have a paternity issue, you will have to resolve the matter of child custody. In Texas, child custody is known as ‘conservatorship,’ although many people simply refer to it as ‘custody.’ Below, our Houston family law attorney outlines the different types of custody, how the process works, and…
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The Benefits of Having a Prenuptial Agreement: Protecting Your Future Together
It is a stat no one wants to think about, particularly when they are planning a wedding, but approximately half of all marriages end in divorce. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between two people who intend to wed. Also called prenups, these contracts settle many important issues. Through a prenup, you can outline…
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Securing Your Financial Future: Strategies for Protecting Your Assets During Divorce
You did not get married thinking it was going to end in divorce. Sadly, the divorce rate in the country shows that divorce is all too common. Ending your marriage will bring with it mental, psychological, and emotional hardships. Still, there are also many financial matters you must consider, as well. Our family lawyers know…
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Why do you need a Texas Prenuptial Agreement?
There’s a social stigma attached to prenuptial agreements. Sometimes happy couples think that they don’t need one because they trust one another and would never plan on getting a divorce. However, a prenuptial agreement is similar to an insurance policy, we all have one, and we hope not to have to use it, but in…
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The Difference between Community Property vs. Separate Property in Texas
Most individuals don’t consider the difference between community property and separate property until they are facing a divorce. At Walter & Truong PLLC we educate our clients on the importance of how property is characterized in the state of Texas because Texas is one of a few community property states. Upon divorce in Texas all…
