Austin Texas Family Law Blog

Texas is one of the few states that's a community property state. This means that all property gained during a marriage is equally owned by both spouses. Thus, when the couple divorces, the law will usually divide the property equally. Exempt property Property that...

Divorce has become an everyday occurrence in the U.S. today. One of the most common types of divorce that everyone is increasingly seeing is gray divorce. What is gray divorce? Gray divorce is a term used for couples who have been married for a significant amount of...

Divorce can be a complicated process no matter where you live, but rules and claims tend to vary from state to state. In Texas, there's something called a reimbursement claim. You can ask for a reimbursement claim in a Texas divorce if you believe that married or...

In a divorce or annulment decree, Texas courts will order that the estate be divided among the designated parties in a way that has been considered just and right by the court. The courts will regard the rights of each beneficiary, including any of the children of the...

Does your marriage in Texas seem like it's on the decline? Maybe you're not communicating as well as you used to, there's some tension that wasn't there before, or your marriage might be in more serious trouble. If this is the case, you may be wondering if there's...

Going through a divorce in Texas is stressful enough, but it can be even more difficult when you and your spouse shared a pet. You will want to know how pets are treated under the state’s laws. Can you get custody of your pet? Unfortunately, when a married couple gets...

Divorce wasn't always as easily accessible to Texas residents as it is by today's standards. Many states, including Texas, had laws that were designed to purposefully make divorce harder. Some laws have been removed from the books, but certain states still enforce...

When you take your wedding vows in Texas, you expect to live a long, happy life with your new spouse. However, that isn’t always the case. If your spouse is emotionally neglectful, you’ll find yourself headed for divorce. What is emotional neglect in marriage? While...