Tag: family law

  • Spousal Support Laws and Considerations

    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…

  • Navigating Divorce: Tips for an Amicable Separation

    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…

  • Understanding Child Custody Laws: A Parent’s Guide

    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…

  • The Benefits of Having a Prenuptial Agreement: Protecting Your Future Together

    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…

  • Securing Your Financial Future: Strategies for Protecting Your Assets During Divorce

    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…