Houston Texas Family Law Blog
The Texas SPO and your post-divorce parenting schedule
Child custody matters will be top priority in your divorce proceedings and the court will encourage flexibility in parenting time planning. The standard possession order or SPO that is part of a custody order establishes a schedule for the time each parent will spend...
3 surprising factors that may complicate your divorce
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may want to talk with friends and family members about their divorces. After all, those who have gone through divorce may have valuable insights to help you better manage yours. Still, no two divorces unfold in the...
Should you fight over your airline miles during a divorce?
After your marriage ends, you may be planning to use your airline miles for a much-needed trip to paradise. If you acquired your miles during your marriage, though, they are probably community property. Consequently, your spouse may claim some ownership interest in...
Common areas of dispute in divorce proceedings
The stress of a divorce can make it difficult to think clearly. Ironically, it is during this time that you make some of the most important decisions in your life. These choices can affect you and your children for decades to come. Many decisions take time. You need...
Valuing a shared art collection in divorce
Couples who appreciate art may spend decades building their collections of original work. When this type of marriage ends in divorce, however, property division quickly becomes complex. If you are facing divorce and have developed a sizable art collection with your...
What happens to the house in a Texas divorce?
Whether you own a hip downtown flat, a gorgeous Sugarland mansion or a beachfront Galveston gem, you love your home. Not only does your house provide a comfortable place to relax and unwind, but it also represents one of your more valuable assets. If you are planning...
What should you do after deciding to divorce?
Ending a marriage is not a decision to make lightly. You have undoubtedly given the idea a lot of thought as problems in your marital relationship persisted, and you may feel that it is becoming the most viable option for regaining a sense of fulfillment and happiness...
Keeping the school year stress free after divorce
When a divorce goes badly, it is common for the former spouses to have a difficult time being together. You may be in this situation now, which may be especially upsetting if you have school-age children. With the Texas school year if full swing, you may already be...
Consider taking a second look at your divorce calculations
If you thought about getting a divorce before this year, you may want to revisit that math. The extensive changes of the 2017 tax law went into effect on January 1 this year, and anything you knew about tax laws and alimony before 2019 might now be way off. The tables...
Things to look for in a Texas divorce attorney
Contested divorces in Texas are a special breed and you’ll naturally want an attorney familiar with them to help you think about your options.After all, your divorce will probably involve the same kids, cars, houses and complications your marriage did. There are...
