A Texas divorce does not have to go before a judge, nor does a divorce need to be acrimonious and drawn out. It is possible through mediation to conduct your divorce with less negative feelings, more control and at a lower cost to you and your spouse. Mediation is...
How does state law invalidate prenuptial agreements?
For various reasons, a judge may decide that a prenuptial agreement cannot be enforced and rule that some of the agreement or even all of it is invalid. It may not always be clear if a prenuptial agreement contains unlawful provisions, and it may take litigation to...
Determining child support in Texas
Going through a divorce in Texas with young children can be an emotionally challenging experience, and ensuring you maintain your rights as a parent is essential if having quality time with your children is important to you. Texas provides a comprehensive online...
What does a minor have to do to seek emancipation?
Some family situations are such that a child feels he or she needs the court to legally declare him or her an adult before reaching the age of 18. If you find yourself in such a situation in Texas, it is important to understand the state has strict guidelines for when...
Surviving the split
The process for getting a divorce can be a long one. From the first conversation to the day you sign the final divorce decree can be months or even years. Between the friends, family and other people involved, it can be stressful trying to make it through getting a...
Texas child custody options
Child custody and visitation decisions are significant reasons for parental stress and anxiety during a divorce. There can be many unknowns, especially if you and the other parent cannot come to an agreement on your own about who will raise the children and what the...
Questions that divorcing business owners should ask
Asset division in divorce can become complicated when business ownership is involved. Here are some questions that you may be asking yourself about your business assets. It is prudent to find the answers to these questions to begin to determine your businesses’ status...
