When faced with a divorce, one of the biggest concerns that many people have is how they will come out of the ordeal financially. Whether you are the person who is petitioning for the divorce or you are the respondent, it is important to take steps to protect your financial well-being as you prepare…Read More
A professional colleague of ours recently contacted us looking for legal advice for a friend who was going through a divorce. We get calls like this every month. Below is a summary of our conversation. "My friend reached out to me last night about a divorce. I don’t know the first thing about divo…Read More
Your Dallas divorce attorney is one of the most important partners you will ever hire, and there are many factors to consider when searching for the right attorney to take your case. Before beginning your search, it is important to take the time to identify your representative needs based on your cu…Read More
A lot of the pain and heartache of the divorce process can be minimized with the right mindset. If you stay stuck in and dwell on the past, then you cannot appreciate the opportunity you have right now or plan for a brighter future. One of the best ways to get into a positive mindset for divorce is …Read More
When a client is thinking about filing for divorce, one of the first things we get asked about is how we can help them get the financial support they need — alimony and spousal maintenance — once the divorce is final. There are many misconceptions about financial support options, and it helps to…Read More
You gave up your career momentum and earning potential in exchange for being the primary caregiver to your children, supporting your husband, and supporting his career. Now you’re facing divorce and wondering what you need to do to protect yourself financially. The best way to defeat doubt and bui…Read More
When people say “alimony” in Texas, what they are really referring to is either spousal maintenance or contractual alimony. Spousal maintenance is defined under the Texas Family Code and requires that one partner pay the other partner money to support him or her for a period of time. For example…Read More
Texas is one of nine Community Property states in the United States. This means that any property accumulated during a marriage belongs to both spouses, whether or not they earned the income that paid for the property. In Texas, community property isn't limited to real estate; it also includes other…Read More
If you are the primary caretaker of your children, then negotiating a fair child support arrangement is probably high on your list of concerns. Working with an experienced child support attorney may help your case. Fortunately, many jurisdictions, including Texas, explicitly take into account a chil…Read More
