Division of Community Property in a Divorce Understanding the way property is divided is very important in a divorce. This is often the most disputed issue in a divorce, after child custody. Every state in the nation has a law about how to divide the couple’s property during a divorce. In most states, the law…
Modifying Child Custody Orders and Visitation Rights Texas family law states that a court may modify a child custody order if the change is in the best interest of the child and one of the following applies: 1. The circumstances of the child or parent have materially or substantially changed since the date of the…
WHEN CAN YOU MODIFY YOUR CHILD SUPPORT Child support orders can only be changed by the entering of a new court order. Informal agreements between the parties are not effective to change the amount of court ordered child support. Therefore, while you and the other party may agree to a change in the amount of…
Does it matter who files for divorce first? Either the husband or the wife may file for divorce in Texas. Sometimes, when it appears that divorce might be coming, we are asked whether it matters who files first. The short answer is: it does. While the burdens of proof and presenting evidence do not change…
MEDIATION IN A DIVORCE CASE CAN HELP YOUR CHILD(REN) Like many other things, divorce in Texas is a bit different than in other states. One of the most obvious differences is that Texas is one of the few remaining community property states when dividing marital property. More specifically, Texas is one of very few states…
Reasons a Court May Consider in Awarding Sole Custody While many parents wish to have sole custody over their children, in practice it is rare that it is granted. The courts generally assume that it is in the best interest of children for their parents to have joint physical custody. However, there are situations in…
GETTING CHILD SUPPORT WHILE MY DIVORCE IS PENDING Often, once a divorce is initiated, a need for support arises for the custodial parent (the one with whom the child or children primarily reside). A common question that clients in this situation ask is “Can I get child support while my divorce is pending?” The answer…
WHY MEDITATION MAY BE A NECESSARY OPTION IN A DIVORCE CASE Divorce is naturally a complex process from both an emotional and a financial standpoint. If you and your spouse struggle to see eye to eye on matters such as property division, this only makes matters challenging. However, even in the most amicable of divorces…
