Texas is one of just nine community property states in the union. This means that when dividing property in a divorce, the court begins by assuming that both spouses have equal ownership in the marital assets and debts. It does not matter whether the asset is a couch,...
Month: April 2017
Divorce is under way for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Like many Texas couples, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner decided to separate when their marriage encountered trouble. After two years, they realized that divorce is the right choice for them. This is the same conclusion that many separated couples reach after doing...
Some Texas residents can choose annulment over divorce
Sometimes, the circumstances surrounding a marriage make it untenable to continue. Many Texas residents believe that the only way out of a marriage is through divorce. However, that is not always the case.In some instances, an annulment could be the better choice....
The basics of child custody laws in Texas
Child custody issues are always difficult to deal with. Now that you and your spouse are planning to divorce, you are going to have to face some very tough issues. You will have to deal with visitation schedules, holidays, birthdays, special events and child support....
Pets are beginning to gain new status in divorce cases
As courts here in Texas and across the country see more and more couples wanting to arrange to share "custody" of their pets after their marriages end, some states are beginning to respond. One state already changed its law regarding treating pets as property in a...
