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What Determines Spousal Support in a Divorce?

What Determines Spousal Support in a Divorce?

Filing a divorce means moving towards a new life with new financial arrangements. Spousal support is one of the more nuanced areas of divorce law. As you prepare to negotiate with your spouse, you should gain a clear understanding of when it is appropriate and how it...

Nine Things to Know About Filing Divorce Papers in TX

Nine Things to Know About Filing Divorce Papers in TX

When you have decided to get a Texas divorce, it is important to understand how to submit the divorce papers correctly. Getting the paperwork right the first time will save you the effort of correcting mistakes. This guide is intended to familiarize you with the basic...

If My Spouse’s Lawyer Calls Me, What Should I Do?

If My Spouse’s Lawyer Calls Me, What Should I Do?

If you're considering divorce, or perhaps your spouse has already taken the first steps to file for divorce, you need to be very careful with your next move. Divorce is a complex process, and one misstep early on can have disastrous results down the road. Hiring...

Is It Possible to Change a Prenup?

Is It Possible to Change a Prenup?

Prenups are common in marriages where one or both parties bring a lot of money into the relationship. If you're going through a high net worth divorce in Sugar Land, TX or Houston, TX, reach out to us to find out more about whether it's possible to change your prenup...

Can You Still Get a Divorce If You Can’t Locate Your Spouse?

Can You Still Get a Divorce If You Can’t Locate Your Spouse?

Years ago, a court could not end a marriage unless both spouses agreed that the marriage should end. Is it still that way today? Is there any way to get a divorce in Sugar Land, TX or Houston, TX if your spouse is nowhere to be found? Divorce lawyers answer in this...