What happens with the house?

What happens with the house?

One of the most common questions we are asked in divorce cases is: What happens with the house?  There are several important factors that go into answering this question.  First, is the house community property or separate property?  The house is community property if...
Who can file a child custody suit in Texas?

Who can file a child custody suit in Texas?

In order to file a child custody suit in Texas, a party must have “standing.”  Standing is a jurisdictional requirement.  If someone files suit without standing, the case should be dismissed.  If a court enters an order when someone...
Getting to Know Holly Draper

Getting to Know Holly Draper

Holly Draper is the founder and managing partner of The Draper Law Firm, PC.  We asked her a few questions so you could get to know her a little bit better: 1.What do you enjoy most about family law? I love getting to help people in what can be one of the more...
Should you date when going through a divorce?

Should you date when going through a divorce?

Many people have made peace that their marriage is ending before the divorce process ever begins. There are many reasons for this including disappointment, adultery, emotional abuse, domestic violence, a generally unhappy marriage or a host of other reasons. While...