Despite the bond and the relationship that you have with your child, their other parent might take action to try to restrict your access and limit your contact with your child. This will take the form of a child custody modification request, which will be filed with the court. To succeed on this motion, the other parent will have to…
During a marriage, many spouses might not have needed to think very much about making ends meet, but in divorce they suddenly find themselves in a totally different situation. Those who earned less than their spouse or who were homemakers could need spousal maintenance just to be able to afford their living expenses. Texas law addresses all areas of spousal…
Property division can be challenging in any Texas divorce, but generally speaking, the more assets the married couple has, the more complicated the property division. In addition, some types of assets are much more difficult to divide than others. Some of the most complex issues in property division involve business ownership. Community property The first step in property division is…
Divorce is never easy, but it can be particularly difficult when one or both spouses is in the armed forces. Military divorce presents technical requirements and considerations that civilians don’t have to worry about. State law The legal process of divorce is generally controlled by the law of the state where the spouses live. This means if both spouses live…
If you are going through a divorce in Texas, one of the issues that you will need to discuss with your soon-to-be ex-spouse is regarding exactly how you will be dividing your property between the two of you. Before anything else, it is important for your to understand that there are two types of property. One is subject to division…
When a Texas couple gets divorced and they have children, there might be issues surrounding how much child support will be paid. To ensure that the child is properly cared for and their needs are met, the state has in place specific guidelines detailing how much will be paid. The guidelines are broad based and might not suit every single…
Divorce is often the right solution for Texas couples whose marriage just isn’t working anymore. If this sounds like you, you might feel relieved at knowing you are making the right choice and starting a new life but scared at the idea of losing your financial stability. These feelings are natural. Starting over as a single person means you must…
In the blink of an eye, your child can turn against you, hitting you with unexpected and undeserved criticism, thereby threatening to disrupt your relationship with them for years to come. Where did this behavior come from? It might be hard to tell at first blush, but there’s a chance that your child’s other parent is steering the ship from…
Your criminal record can wreak havoc on your life for years to come. It can make it difficult to secure and maintain employment and housing, your reputation in the community might be significantly damaged, and your record might be used against you in a custody case. As a result, even though you’ve paid your debt to society, you might feel…
You are driving down the road, when suddenly red and blue lights are flashing behind you. You pull over and the officer gets out of their vehicle and asks you to submit to several tests to determine whether you are driving under the influence. Shortly thereafter, you find yourself in handcuffs, under arrest on suspicion of drunk driving. What are…