Vernier & Associates PLLC

Some divorcing couples in Texas work hard on reaching agreements about property division, child custody, parenting plans and visitation plans just to get that final divorce decree and start a new life. However, little attention is often paid to planning how the...

There are several circumstances in which divorcing spouses in Texas may negotiate payment agreements to be effective after their divorce. These may include spousal support, child support and payments related to marital property. The receiving spouse may want to ensure...

Some people in Texas may believe that a prenuptial agreement is a blueprint for a divorce, while, in fact, it is all about respect and trust that are two components of healthy marriages. Prenuptial agreements are often associated with celebrities and the rich and...

While most Texas parents would love to have an amicable relationship, some couples find that conflicting personalities make them incompatible. A relationship may be even more challenged when the couple spends a significant amount of time away from each other. This is...

Divorced parents in Texas may want to get an early start at finalizing a parenting schedule for the holidays. Regardless of whether one parent has sole custody or whether they have joint child custody, children will want to spend time with both parents. With the four...

When arranging major events, many people find that the tried and trusted way of drawing up a checklist is the only way to ensure nothing is left unaddressed. So, why not use the same method to cope with the many aspects of divorce? A divorcing spouse in Texas...

While some young couples in Texas avoid discussions about prenuptial agreements, both parties in a second or third marriage may recognize the importance of protecting their respective assets. Prenuptial agreements need not focus on the possibility of a divorce in the...

Grandparents nationwide, including in Texas, have certain rights. However, claiming those rights can be difficult. Under Texas law, a court may consider appointing the grandparents of a child as conservators if both parents of the child are deceased. However, what...

When a divorce is litigated, the outcome can be uncertain. Many Texas couples choose alternative dispute resolution methods designed to give them some level of control over the proceedings and their post-divorce lives. Some couples choose a collaborative divorce as an...

Do you buy house insurance because you know that your house is going to burn down, or wear a seat belt because you know that you are going to be involved in an accident? No, but you take those precautions because you recognize the fact that it might happen. More and...