Just as fast as the holidays came and went, we are now faced with another extended break in the school calendar. Spring Break is quickly approaching in Texas, and the popular celebration will undoubtedly mean making plans with the whole family – even for families separated by divorce. Your kids will need to be attended to during this time, but you, too, have needs as an adult that can’t be ignored. You have a job. Read More

Marital agreements such as pre and postmarital agreements, also known as pre and postnuptial agreements, often get a bad rap. The perception of these agreements claims premarital agreements are a sign of mistrust and insecurity in your relationship. We’re here to tell you emphatically: pre and postmarital agreements are not a sign of weakness in your relationship. In fact, they’re a sign of love and strength – here’s Read More

The holidays provide us opportunities to not only cherish time with our family members but also reflect on the preceding year. Many times, these reflections prompt us to think about useful changes we can make in the next year.  Texans whose lives are affected by family law matters and related court orders might be thinking about changes they can make in 2023. Depending on your situation, the lives of yourself and Read More

You might be inching your way through that Christmas advent calendar but just beyond that is the New Year. Gyms will be packed with people trying to improve themselves and be the version of themselves they wish to be. After all, New Year’s Resolutions make the turn of the calendar that much more exciting. Of course, those resolutions don’t have to center around yourself. As a co-parent, it’s important to always be Read More

Are you ready for the holidays? You might already hear some Christmas music on the radio (will nobody think of Thanksgiving!?), and maybe you’re even seeing some decorations around the neighborhood. There’s plenty to be excited about, but we’re also aware of the challenges to come for divorced parents. It’s easy to get caught up in an ugly fight with your ex over who gets the kids when and what our holidays should Read More

School is in full swing right now. Our kids are back in class and working on homework and getting involved in extracurricular activities. This time of year can be exhausting for any family, but there are particular challenges at hand for co-parents. Your busy and separate lives can make coordinating a consistent parenting plan difficult during this time of year. We want to help you navigate this all and make sure Read More

Marriages are meant to be “til death do us part,” but sometimes good things fall apart. There’s no secret elixir to heal all wounds of a relationship and eventually, one or both partners fall short of the vows they made on their wedding day. This can be a hard reality to confront, but if you’re not happy and you’re not making progress in your marriage then it can be dangerous to force yourself and your partner to Read More

In Texas, the courts will decide how to divide the marital assets during the divorce process. Many spouses are understandably concerned about what will happen to their investments, stored cash, and other monetary assets that likely make up a significant portion of their wealth. Thankfully, Texas courts aim to be as fair as possible. Usually, this means an even split - but certain aspects of the divorce process can Read More

One of the most crucial aspects of any divorce is the division of assets. You and your spouse have accrued items of great value, both personally and together. So, who gets what? We’ve previously written about the division of assets in Texas, but we want to focus more on  individual assets and how your situation may look. Texas is a community property state which means, unless otherwise legally noted, all assets Read More

Child custody cases can be emotional, and oftentimes, neither parent ultimately gets the custody or visitation rights they hoped for at the beginning of the process. The judge will review both parents’ situations and consider the best interests of the child before making a decision. What’s important to understand is that the custody ruling by the courts is not a final decision. While those guidelines will apply Read More