Choosing a New Path in the New Year

The turn of the New Year often symbolizes a time for fresh starts and reevaluating the path we are on in life. As we step into 2024, many in Texas are using this time of reflection to reassess their marriages. At Divorce in Texas, we understand the gravity of deciding to end your marriage. It's a large leap, filled with both uncertainty and hope for a better life outside of your current relationship. If you find Read More

Starting Fresh: Preparing for a New Year and a New Chapter – A Guide to Navigating a Divorce

As we hang new calendars and get ready to step into 2024, it's not just about marking a date but also embracing the opportunities awaiting us. New Year's is traditionally a time for reflection, setting goals, and forging new paths. This is all especially true for those contemplating or going through a significant life transition like divorce. The festive season often acts as a pause button for strained marriages as Read More

Co-Parenting Through the Holidays: Strategies for a Joyful Season

‘Tis the season! Holiday cheer is creeping all over your neighborhood and the annual holiday light display war is underway. This time of year also conjures up some nerves for co-parents who are navigating parenting and visitation schedules. The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and family. It’s important not to disrupt this, but co-parents face unique challenges and potential conflicts. At Divorce in Read More

Equitable Splits: Navigating Property Division in a Divorce

  When it comes to getting a divorce in Texas, it’s important to remember that we live in a “community property state.” As of this writing, we’re one of nine states in the country that abide by community property laws. But, what does this mean for you and how does it impact the division of assets during your divorce? What is a Community Property State? A community property state is any state that divides assets in a Read More

How Incarceration Impacts Your Divorce in Texas

People make mistakes. We all know and learn this, often the hard way. The people of Texas know this well because our state has the highest prison population of any state in the country (and one of the highest incarceration rates of any territory in the world). There are a number of reasons for the high number of people in prison in Texas and other states across the U.S. from false imprisonment to unrelenting Read More

Mental Health Considerations for Divorcing Couples and Split Families

Significant life events, like a divorce, often correlate with mental health challenges. Spouses and kids of divorce can both experience downturns in their mental health during a divorce, though they may manifest in different ways. Taking steps to preserve and boost your mental health can be helpful at almost any point in your life, but doing so may be especially important if divorce hits close to home. Statistics Read More

Who Gets The House in a Texas Divorce?

Divorcing spouses everywhere want to know the answer to this question. Besides conservatorship (the term for child custody in Texas), few other topics reliably cause as much stress among people going through a dissolution of marriage. There are several ways a Texas judge might choose to divide the house between two spouses if they cannot come to an agreement. First, however, it must be determined whether the house is Read More

Why You Should Still Work with an Attorney During an Uncontested Divorce in Texas

Texas divorce cases take many different shapes and forms. People often think of divorce as a very contentious process that involves legal battles over child custody, child support, spousal support, and the division of assets. Thankfully, not all divorce cases require a grueling back-and-forth between the soon-to-be-divorced couple. Contentious divorces happen – we know because we handle them – but so do Read More

Is Your Family Ready for the Summer?

It’s officially May which means schools across Texas are just weeks away from wrapping up classes for the 2022-23 school year. As you know, that means things are about to change for families across the state as the summer months hit and care for your minor children becomes a priority. Whether you’re new to this or are struggling to get ready this year, we are here to help. Our team works with Texas families each and Read More

Understanding Contested and Uncontested Child Custody or Support Modifications

We hear too often that people are “stuck” in their situation after their divorce or separation. They received a court order for child custody and/or support and feel like they’ll never get out of this until their child ages out. The truth is that your situation can change and these orders can be modified under certain circumstances (which we touched on previously.) Sometimes these modifications can be made easier Read More