by dladmin | Oct 3, 2017 | Divorce, Property
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear during divorce consultations. The answer is much more complicated than a simple yes or no. There are several questions that need to be answered first: Is the house community property or separate...
by dladmin | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Texas is a community property state, and all property belonging to either spouse is presumed to be community property. Property that either spouse had before the marriage, along with any property either spouse received as a gift or through inheritance, is the...
by dladmin | Jul 25, 2017 | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law - General, Grandparents' Rights, Paternity, Property
In most courts in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, mediation is required before you can have a final trial in a family law matter. In some of the courts it isn’t required but is “strongly encouraged.” In my opinion, almost every case...
by dladmin | Jul 18, 2017 | Divorce, Property
When a couple divorces, one of the key issues is determining how property and debt should be divided. Often, one spouse or the other has handled the finances in the family and the other spouse has little or no idea what assets and debts actually exist. In the...
by dladmin | Mar 30, 2017 | Grandparents' Rights
In Texas, grandparents have rights only in very limited circumstances. The general rule is that the parents have a fundamental right to decide how much, if any, access a grandparent should have. There are two different issues when...
