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Stepparents effectively become parents immediately when they marry their spouses. They do not have to wait for the legal process of adoption or for an entire pregnancy to secure a role in the lives of their stepchildren. They live together, develop a strong bond and...
Children still rely on both parents for growth and steady support, even after the divorce. Sometimes, due to a parent’s shift in focus, visitation gets sidelined leading to the child feeling neglected. That is why consistent visitation keeps the parent-child bond...
During a Texas divorce, spouses generally must divide their community property. State statutes make any income earned during marriage and property acquired with that income marital or community property. Divorcing spouses must make full and accurate disclosures, which...
If you or the other parent serves in the military, custody questions can feel overwhelming. Texas courts consider military obligations, but service alone does not decide custody outcomes. The focus stays on your child’s well-being and stability. The best interest of...
Social media can quietly harm a high-asset divorce. In Texas, courts and attorneys often treat posts as evidence. A photo or comment that feels personal or harmless can affect property division, spousal support or child custody. Why social media matters in high-asset...
When parents create a child custody arrangement during a divorce, it often works for the child’s needs at the time. However, changes in everyday life can conflict with a custody arrangement. Every new year gives families the opportunity to review their child custody...
If you are getting closer to a divorce, it is important to gather financial information. This could include paperwork relating to investments or savings. It could also include bank statements or pay stubs. It can be wise to keep a copy of your tax returns or other...
When spouses prepare to divorce, they may try to work out solutions for their shared assets. If they can't settle matters on their own, then they can ask a judge to divide their marital property and debts. A judge must follow the terms outlined in the Texas community...
One of the biggest challenges for parents who are no longer in a relationship with each other is communication. They still have to talk to each other about the children, which may lead to contentious topics. It’s important for parents to realize that having...
Those facing a high-asset Houston divorce often have one hard question when dividing the marital assets. With Texas being a community property state, how does one spouse get their value out of the country club membership? It’s an interesting question due to the design...