Texas is a community property state, which means that all assets acquired during the marriage are generally considered owned equally. If you made more money than your spouse during the relationship, it may also mean that you were able to put more into a retirement or...
Montgomery County Family Law Blog
Why relocating may cause changes to a parenting plan
Texas law typically allows both parents to see their children after a divorce or a separation, and designated times will be outlined in a custody or visitation agreement. Custody or visitation agreements are written documents that detail the rights and...
Contentious child custody disputes
Child custody disputes are often emotionally draining and highly contentious, leaving Texas parents and their children in distress. When disagreements arise regarding custody arrangements, it's crucial to approach the situation with a calm and strategic mindset....
Financial infidelity can complicate a gray divorce
Going through the dissolution of your marriage in your gray years can be a very challenging trial. The stability of your physical and financial health may well be in question. You may find yourself dealing with serious trust issues that continue to affect your life...
Deciding what to do with second and third homes in divorce
Your regular and lengthy excursions to Miami and San Diego – where you and your spouse own additional homes – likely will come to an end now that the two of you go through a divorce. You considered them to be more than just vacation properties since you grew so...
Dividing artwork in a Texas divorce
Property division negotiations during a divorce can become contentious when the assets being discussed have increased in value or could appreciate significantly in the future, and this is especially true when the divorcing couple lives in a state with strict community...
How assets are typically split in a Texas divorce
As Texas is a community state, assets that are accumulated during a marriage will be split evenly between both spouses. This is generally true even if one spouse earned most or all of the money used to acquire them while the other stayed home. In addition, those who...
Facts about child custody and relocation in Texas
Child custody is a court-ordered agreement between the parents of a minor child about who will make decisions regarding the child's welfare and how time will be divided between the parents. Unfortunately, there are many challenging aspects of child custody, and one of...
Resolving a contentious custody dispute
Going through a divorce is difficult for any Texas resident. When there are children involved and there’s a contentious custody battle, you need all the help you can get. These tips may help you resolve any related issues. What factors does the court consider when...
Understanding gray divorce in Texas
Divorce is always a difficult process, but when it happens later in life, it can be even more complicated. This is what is known as a "gray divorce." This term refers to divorces that happen between couples who are over the age of 50. Common reasons for gray divorce...
