Family Law

Preparation can be key to getting a divorce settlement that will provide you with the financial resources you need to begin a new chapter of your life. It will also help prevent an estranged spouse from hiding or taking resources that the two of you should have...

You and your spouse have worked hard for many years and saved money in 401(k)s, pension plans or other types of retirement accounts. You're on your way to living out your golden years in comfort. Then the marriage ends.Divorce can wreak havoc on your retirement plans...

Many Texas residents facing divorce don't really know what to expect, particularly if they don't have friends or family who have been through it. They've only seen divorces on TV or read about celebrity break-ups. Both of these tend to have more drama than the real...

For many Texans, their relationships with their companion animals is very special. They are part of the family. In fact, many people in abusive relationships don't leave for fear that their abuser will harm the family pet.Those fears are not without merit. According...

When a couple seeks to end a marriage, divorce is generally the chosen method. However, in some cases, they are able to get an annulment. The requirements for a court to grant an annulment are much more narrow than for a divorce. If you do choose to go that route,...

When you're going through a divorce, insurance may not be uppermost in your mind. However, it's important to ensure that you are still protected after you and your spouse go your separate ways.You need to review and possibly change your life insurance policy....

The decision by one or both spouses to end their marriage rarely happens suddenly. One family law attorney notes that there are many "red flags" that a marriage could be in trouble. However, too many people ignore or don't recognize them until they become serious...

Many people 50 and older may not appreciate the term "gray divorce." However, it's widely used since the finding that the divorce rate doubled for people in that age group between 1990 and 2010.People who are past middle age often must consider different issues when...

Unless you have no child custody or spousal/child support agreements as part of your divorce and you and your spouse divide up your things and go your separate ways, you will likely need some additional legal assistance down the road regarding the terms of your...

The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear the pending gay marriage cases in six federal appeals courts throughout the country has literally changed the map when it comes to the legality of same-sex marriage in this country. According to the...