When a married couple divorces, they must divide their property according to state law. In Texas, this begins with dividing the community property from any separate property. Separate and community property Examples of separate property can include property owned by...
DALLAS FAMILY LAW BLOG
What happens when a custody dispute crosses borders?
Custody battles can be damaging to all involved, but they take on a special dimension when they become international border disputes. Hundreds of children leave the United States with one parent every year, leaving the other parent behind to desperately seek a remedy...
Are lesbian couples disproportionately affected by divorce?
Everyone has heard the much-touted statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce. What many do not delineate though is that this statistic (whether true or not) only relates to heterosexual, or opposite-sex marriages. Same-sex marriages have much lower divorce...
Mary J. Blige faced money troubles after alimony payments
Any divorce can prove to be costly, which is why it’s wise for you to do what you can to protect your financial interests throughout the marriage dissolution process. Yet, high asset divorces can be especially expensive. And even though the court may try to find a...
How might mental illness impact a Texas family law case?
In recent years, greater attention is being paid to mental health. Whereas in the past, it might have been viewed as a clear negative in family law, people seeking help can be a positive. However, it does impact a family law case. Divorce can be granted based on...
When can spousal support be awarded during divorce?
When spousal support comes up during the divorce process, it is helpful for the divorcing couple to be prepared. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing spouses to be familiar with when spousal support, or alimony, may be awarded. When spousal support may be...
Economic abuse may come in the form of insurance revenge
When we think of domestic violence, we often think of a couple in a heated argument that turns physical. However, violence between partners or former partners does not have to be physical and can occur even during the divorce process. Many divorcing spouses experience...
How retirement accounts are divided after divorce
During a divorce Texas couples need to divide the life they shared together during the marriage. For some couples this means determining who will have custody of their children and when the children will be in each parent’s care. However, every couple will need to...
How are child support orders enforced?
When a parent fails to pay required child support, their child can suffer as a result. There are several different ways that child support obligations are enforced and it is helpful for Texas parents to be familiar with what those child support enforcement methods...
Amending an order for child custody in a Texas divorce
Texas parents often ask if a court has the power to change its earlier order for child custody. The court has this power, but it must be properly invoked. The state of Texas provides a number of do-it-yourself options for use by persons who do not want or cannot...