Are Text Messages Admissible as Evidence in Family Law and Other Civil Proceedings? Text messaging has become a way of life, replacing emails and phone conversations in many instances. The increased use of texting raises important questions … [Read more...]
Supreme Court of Texas: New Rules Regarding Lawsuits, Divorces and Other Legal Proceedings
The Supreme Court of Texas has adopted new rules regarding lawsuits, divorces, and other legal proceedings filed after January 1, 2021. Effective immediately, parties to litigation in Texas are under a requirement to provide each other with a wide … [Read more...]
Can I Ask for Alimony after My Divorce is Final?
The Process for Amending a Divorce Decree to Pursue Spousal Maintenance When you're involved in a divorce, the emotional turmoil can make it difficult to think clearly, leading to decisions that don't work for you. Furthermore, circumstances can … [Read more...]
How Is Alimony Calculated in Texas?
What Factors Do Courts Use to Grant Alimony and Determine Amount? Though spousal support is less common than it was a generation or two ago, Texas courts still have discretion to award a spouse (male or female) a monthly income, either temporarily … [Read more...]
Will I Get to Keep My House, Car and Personal Property in a Texas Divorce
How Property Is Divided in a Texas Divorce One of the most challenging aspects of a Texas divorce proceeding often centers on the division of marital property—the home, vehicles, and other personal property. Under Texas community property law, if … [Read more...]
Who Pays Alimony in a Texas Divorce?
The Key Factors Related to Spousal Maintenance in Texas Though not as common as it used to be, alimony is still available in a Texas divorce and may be granted at the discretion of the judge. Either party to a Texas divorce may petition the court … [Read more...]
What Factors Are Considered When Determining Custody in a Texas Divorce?
Child Custody in a Texas Divorce What Courts Do and Don't Consider When Granting Custody The determination of where a minor child will reside, and when a non-custodial parent may spend time with the child, are often the most challenging issues to … [Read more...]
What Documents Do I Need to File to Start a Divorce Proceeding in Texas?
What Documents Are Filed to Start a Divorce? The Pleadings Required to Initiate a Marital Dissolution Your marriage has ended and there’s no reasonable expectation of reconciliation. It’s time to file for divorce and get on with your life. How do … [Read more...]
Is My Spouse Entitled to Half My Business in a Divorce?
How Texas Community Property Law Affects Your Business Interests One of the most challenging tasks in a divorce proceeding is the division of marital debts and assets. Parties may have an emotional attachment to certain assets or dispute the value … [Read more...]
What to Do When You’re Served with a Divorce Complaint in Texas
How To Protect Your Rights When Served With A Divorce Complaint According to statistics gathered by the American Psychological Association, nearly half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Whether you see it coming or not, when … [Read more...]
Divorce Rate Climbs in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic
Data Shows Filings Up More Than a Third Since March The Covid-19 pandemic has produced widespread consequences for America, contributing to or causing the deaths of more than 210,000 people, leaving 30 million people on unemployment, and leading to … [Read more...]
MEDIATION
As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family law litigation. About 30 years ago the legislature passed a law encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in … [Read more...]
