Houston Family Law Blog
Modification of Parent-Child Relationship – Custody
Generally, when custody orders are entered, they are based on underlying facts and circumstances that are known or contemplated at the time that they are made. But what happens when circumstances change or new facts become known, that were not known at the time the...
How Much Information Should You Share With Your Divorce Attorney?
During your divorce, you will need to hire a highly competent divorce attorney who knows the local Houston, TX rules and regulations. They can help you navigate this tricky process and figure out how to lay out your case, so you can get a positive outcome. When you...
How to Cope With a Bitter or Hostile Divorce
Divorce is a difficult situation for anybody to face, but the right strategies for how to cope with divorce can help you through this challenging chapter of your life. Follow these tips to come out stronger from this trial you face. How to Cope with Divorce When It...
Will I get custody of my kids in the divorce?
If you are getting divorced, custody (or conservatorship, as it is called in Texas) of your children can be your top concern. It should come as a relief to know that in most cases, parents share custody when it is in a child's best interests. However, what this looks...
How Are Business Assets Divided in a High Net-Worth Divorce?
Divorce is a challenging process no matter the situation, but it can be even more daunting if there is a business involved. Whether you and your spouse have been running it together or one party was more involved than the other, dividing up business assets can be a...
The financial impact of divorce on: your assets
As we continue our series on how divorce affects people's finances, we will look at what happens to your assets. This includes any tangible property that has value, from your furniture to your home and cars. Protecting this property is typically a top priority, so...
The financial impact of divorce on: co-mingled assets
We have been exploring some of the specific ways divorce affects individuals financially. In this post, we will look at co-mingled assets. Co-mingled assets refer to property or money that was separate when individuals acquired it but became marital property during a...
Father’s Rights in Texas: Do Fathers Have Equal Custody Rights?
In the past, it was presumed that women were better caregivers than men and that they should have more of a right to the children. But a lot has changed, and in most cases, fathers' rights in Houston, TX are now equal to those of mothers. If you're getting a divorce,...
Does a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in a Texas Custody Battle?
Most parents involved in a Houston, TX divorce want to avoid a lengthy custody battle. However, this can be a big challenge when both parties would like to be the primary caregiver of the children. If you're in this situation, you might wonder what factors affect the...
The financial impact of divorce on: your joint accounts
Throughout the next few blog posts, we will explore the various ways a divorce impacts individuals financially. Often, money is the top concern people have when they end a marriage, and understanding how things may change can help you plan accordingly. In this post,...