There are many offhand phrases that imply that it’s cheaper to stay married than seek a divorce in Texas. Of course, everyone knows that money isn’t enough to hold a relationship together when it’s time for it to end. Still, people want to avoid financial hardship as much as possible — and this leaves many … Read more

Infidelity in the Marriage Relationship, aka Adultery. You or your spouse had an affair outside of your marriage. Now it’s out in the open and your marriage is untenable. You’re either thinking of divorce or you’ve already started the process. Here are the top questions we get concerning adultery: Q: What are the “Grounds for … Read more

Texas courts typically find that a joint managing conservator relationship is in the best interest of a child in custody cases. You may have heard of this referred to as joint legal custody, but regardless of terminology, it means both parents can make important decisions for their child. When parents share joint custody in Texas, however, who … Read more

Going through a divorce in Texas is already a complicated matter. Like all other states, Texas allows individuals to file for a no-fault marital dissolution if the soon-to-be-former couple wants to simplify matters. However, the Lone Star State also allows at-fault divorces. This often leads both parties in such a case to ask whether adultery … Read more

Under Texas law, non-custodial parents are expected to provide financial support for their children. Such support typically lasts until the child turns 18, but there are instances where such requirements end early or span long after a child’s 18th birthday. There are several important things parents should know about this legal matter, though, and one … Read more

Many people dream of meeting their first love, getting married, and having their first children together. In today’s world, however, this is becoming more uncommon. Divorce rates have increased over the years, and among individuals in their second or subsequent marriage, over 40% already have children with someone else. If these relationships end up failing as well, … Read more

No one plans on getting a divorce when they say their vows. Unfortunately, we know that this outcome is extremely common these days. Going through the process of marital dissolution is never entirely devoid of stress, but some of these cases go much more smoothly than others. That’s because there are key differences between a … Read more

While it’s an inaccurate assumption, many people believe that a protective order and a restraining order are the same things. This is due to some of the similarities between the two court orders — particularly since they dictate what parties can and cannot do. However, it’s important to note that there are significant differences between … Read more

Divorce is never an easy experience to go through. Even if the end of a relationship is fully amicable, handling necessary legal issues can still prove stressful. Unfortunately, these situations are sometimes far from amicable. In some cases, a person may choose to not even participate in the proceedings. What should you do if your … Read more

For many divorcing parents, child custody is the single most stressful factor in their separation. You may have heard the phrase “the child’s best interests.” Most states consider the child’s best interests when deciding custody, visitation, and child support. In Texas, judges use a variety of factors to determine the best custody arrangement for a … Read more