Family Law

The short answer is yes. Whether a Texas prenuptial agreement will hold up in court, however, depends on proper execution and making sure specific terms meet Texas legal standards.  What makes a prenuptial agreement valid in Texas? There are certain legal requirements...

A family court order creates legal obligations that parents are expected to follow. When one parent repeatedly ignores an existing custody, visitation or support order, the other parent may have legal options for seeking enforcement. If you are dealing with this...

Family law can be complex, and knowing your rights is an important step in protecting your future. If you are exploring legal matters in Rockwall, Texas, it helps to be informed about how current laws apply to same-sex marriage, parenting and property division....

Divorce can leave urgent questions unanswered while your case is still pending. You may need to know where your children will live, who will pay certain bills or whether you can stay in the marital home. In Texas, temporary orders can create short-term rules while you...

In Texas, getting a divorce can be exhausting. You will generally have to make difficult decisions about your future, finances and children. While every divorce is unique, some common pitfalls could make an already-challenging situation even harder. Hiding assets or...

A single social media post can surface in court and influence the outcome of your divorce or custody case. In Texas, judges may consider digital communications in making decisions about your children, finances or credibility. How posts influence your case Posts that...

Spousal maintenance, sometimes called alimony, is financial help one spouse may receive after a divorce. In Texas, judges do not automatically award this type of support. They first look at whether a person can cover their basic living costs using their own income or...

In Texas, a divorce can be a contentious undertaking with the sides exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, and trying to get the process over with so they can move on with their lives. There are myriad issues that come to the forefront in these cases. Property division...

The decision to get divorced is one that’s riddled with emotional uncertainty and pain. And if you feel like you’ve been wronged by your spouse, then you might be tempted to try to get back at them in one way or another. But there’s a right and wrong way to that....

For most couples in the Dallas area who are going through a divorce, their family residence may be among their most valuable and important assets. Couples who are by no means high earners are still likely to own a home together, and they will often have a lot of their...