In divorces and cases involving the parent-child relationship, the court will establish a parenting plan that is in...
Divorce Articles
Texas Premarital Agreements – What are they and should you get one?
A premarital agreement or “prenup” is an agreement between prospective spouses to alter their marital property rights...
What can happen if you fall behind on child support payments?
In Texas family law cases involving children, one parent is often ordered to pay child support to the other. For one...
The DOs and DON’Ts of being a family law litigant
If you ever find yourself involved in a family law matter (or you can envision yourself ending up in one down the...
The case for treating your child’s other parent with kindness
Today I was just about finished writing a very exciting blog post about student loan debt in divorce when my phone...
What are temporary orders?
It is important to meet with an attorney to determine whether temporary orders are necessary in your family law case....
How are debts dealt with in divorce?
Any debts incurred during the marriage are presumed to be debts of the community. Any debts incurred prior to...
Can you have your marriage annulled?
In Texas, the grounds to have a marriage annulled are extremely narrow. Specifically, a court can grant an...
What happens to a stay-at-home-mom (or dad) in a divorce?
Unfortunately, the state of Texas is not very kind to stay-at-home parents in divorce. Texas is a community...
Will I have to pay child support or will I receive child support?
Child support is a critical element of a child custody case in Texas. In the majority of cases, one party or the...
Can I keep the house?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear during divorce consultations. The answer is much more...
What is mediation?
In most courts in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, mediation is required before you can have a final trial in a...