If a family law case involves children, the courts will always do what is in the best interest of the child. But what does that mean, exactly? Obviously, everyone wants to think of the kids first, but what factors are taken into consideration? The short answer is that it is a pretty hefty list. Whether…
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Not every divorce ends with both parties never wanting to see each other again. But occasionally, it does happen that way. The problem is that when kids are involved, going your separate ways becomes complicated. There is spousal support, custody battles, visitation schedules, and co-parenting. Basically, you need to work together even when your relationship…
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Research shows one of the largest contributors to divorce is financial stress and distrust. Sure, there are studies that point to adultery and abuse as key factors in marriage breakdowns, but money touches everything. For some, that may mean one spouse is a known gambler. For others, it is that one spouse is the saver…
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Susan and her husband, Frank, have been happily married for 12 years. About six months ago, though, Susan began feeling as if something was not right. Frank was spending more time at the office and becoming emotionally distant at home. She also noticed he was taking more phone calls and texts from his secretary —…
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It can be a little jarring to see an older couple getting divorced after years of seemingly happy marriage. After all, divorce is more common among the younger crowd, right? But people over 50 get divorced more often than you think, whether it is the grandparents who have been together for 50 or more years…
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During your divorce, you or your spouse may be tempted to date someone new. This could be for various reasons: to take your mind off the pain of the separation, inject some much-needed happiness into your life, feel wanted and loved, avoid being alone, or simply jump-start your new life. Being in a relationship with…
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Does Texas Recognize Palimony? Palimony is one of those terms that some people have never heard of, and those who have heard of it wonder if their state even recognizes it. That includes couples who are living right here in Texas. This blog post dives into what palimony is, how it differs from alimony, and…
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Very early in the estate planning process, you will be asked to select one or several people in your newly-crafted will or trust to pass your assets and other belongings to after you die. This is called a beneficiary, though you may have also heard the term “heir” thrown around. Trust us when we say…
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Author: Glenn Goodrich (Note: this blog post is written with a slant toward residential property, but Sec. 11.35 of the Texas Property Tax code applies to commercial properties and Business Personal Property as well.) We have written before about those tasks that pay $500/hr. rate (like filing your homestead exemption). Get ready for another…
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Many people struggling with the emotions of their recent divorce will need support from friends and family as they come to grips with what happened and decide how to move forward. There is plenty of advice for divorcees in terms of how to open up, handle stress better, and who to look to for help,…
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