Divorce Articles

What is Joint Managing Conservatorship in Texas?

If you have been involved in a family law dispute, you may have heard of joint managing conservatorship. You may be wondering what exactly joint managing conservatorship is and what it means for you in your family law case. Conservatorship relates to rights, and...

What happens to student loans in a divorce?

Texas is a community property state, meaning all property acquired during the marriage by either spouse is presumed to be part of the community and, therefore, subject to division by the court in a divorce. But what about debts, such as student loans? In Texas...

What are your options if you lose at trial?

Judges carefully consider the evidence and arguments presented at a trial before making a final decision, but this doesn’t mean that a judge’s decision is always accurate. For this reason, you still have options you can pursue in order to urge the judge to make a...

Holiday Tips for Co-Parents

The holiday season is a special time for getting together with loved ones to make lasting memories with your children. This is especially important for divorced families. If you find yourself recently divorced, in a challenging co-parenting relationship, or trying...

Digital Assets During Divorce

Digital Assets During Divorce

Jul 22, 2020 | Divorce, Property

Digital assets are a huge part of our everyday lives. The pictures on your iPhone, your Netflix account, documents...

Should you mediate your family law case without a lawyer?

Should you mediate your family law case without a lawyer?

Jul 17, 2019 | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law - General, Grandparents' Rights, Paternity, Property

Many times I hear potential clients mention the possibility of attending mediation with the opposing party as an...

What happens with the house?

What happens with the house?

Feb 20, 2019 | Divorce, Property

One of the most common questions we are asked in divorce cases is: What happens with the house? There are several...

The problem with separate property….

The problem with separate property….

Apr 12, 2016 | Divorce

Texas is a community property state, and there is a presumption that ALL property in the name of either party at the...

What is a right of first refusal?

What is a right of first refusal?

Mar 9, 2016 | Child Custody, Divorce

A right of first refusal is a common term included in many divorce and child custody cases. I highly recommend...

Will you have a residency restriction in your custody case?

Will you have a residency restriction in your custody case?

Feb 24, 2016 | Child Custody, Divorce

Texas courts favor residency restrictions in child custody orders as long as both parents have shown the ability to...

What is community property and what is separate property in Texas?

What is community property and what is separate property in Texas?

Feb 4, 2016 | Divorce

Texas is a community property state. All property acquired during the marriage that is not separate property is...