It happens far more often than you would think—a husband or wife unilaterally decides to file for divorce, but doesn't tell the spouse right away. Instead, he systematically starts to divert assets so that, when the divorce proceeding finally happens, those assets are nowhere to be found. In some situations, those assets may actually end up in offshore accounts. What can you do when you know your … [Read more...]
Potential Pitfalls of Seeking a Modification of Your Texas Divorce Decree
May 2, 2018 by
In Texas, as in all states, a divorce order is not necessarily set in stone. There are mechanisms in place that allow you to petition the court to amend the terms of your agreement. It can be a complex process and the courts don't consider such requests lightly. There are also other considerations that should make you think twice before you ask for a new divorce decree. Divorce modification … [Read more...]
Uncontested Divorce in Texas
April 27, 2018 by
If your marriage is over, it's a good chance that your inability to agree on much of anything contributed to its demise. However, if you and your ex can agree on the terms of your breakup, you may be able to expedite the process of divorce and save yourself some money at the same time. Texas allows parties to file an uncontested divorce proceeding under the following circumstances: You or … [Read more...]
Paternity Disputes in Texas
March 1, 2018 by
If you've been living with someone or have had a child with another person out of wedlock, establishing paternity can be essential to protecting your rights, whether you're the father or mother of the child. As the mother, a paternity determination can make you eligible for child support. As the father, you may be able to make a claim for access or visitation with your minor child. Of course, … [Read more...]
The Keys to a Successful Stepparent Adoption in Texas
February 28, 2018 by
When you've been through a divorce with minor children and you've remarried, there can be a lot of benefits to having your new spouse legally adopt your children. It can allow your new spouse to obtain job-related benefits for your child and can allow your new spouse to make medical, educational and other important decisions in your absence. It can also create a healthy and positive relationship … [Read more...]
Interstate Visitation – Creating a Plan that Works
January 23, 2018 by
It's a fairly typical situation in 21st century America—in the aftermath of a divorce, one of the parties relocates to another state, either for a job, to be close to family or simply for a fresh start. If there are minor children involved, though, there can be limitations on moving, particularly for custodial parents. However, when both parents agree that living in different states is in the … [Read more...]
The Collaborative Divorce Process in Texas
January 1, 2018 by
If your marriage is over, but you want to end things amicably, or if you need to maintain a positive relationship with your ex for the benefit of your minor children, the traditional divorce process may not be the best way to go. Instead, you may want to consider the collaborative approach to divorce. Here's how it works. In the collaborative approach, you and your former spouse each hire your … [Read more...]
Protecting Yourself in a Military Divorce
November 1, 2017 by
The divorce process can be a challenge for anyone, but when one or both of the parties are on active duty with a branch of the armed forces of the United States, there are a number of land mines just waiting for you. Here are some of the issues you need to address. Choosing the Best Place to File for Divorce In Texas, as in most states, there are residency requirements for filing divorce. … [Read more...]
Does Texas Recognize Legal Separation?
October 21, 2017 by
You may be having marital challenges, and feel like you need some time apart, but you're not ready to call it quits. Maybe you've heard of the concept of legal separation, but you don't know what it means and how it differs from divorce. Unfortunately, unlike most other states, Texas does not recognize legal separation. If you live separately for a period of time, that can be grounds for an … [Read more...]
