Family Law

What Are the Requirements of Texas Common Law Marriage?

Contrary to popular belief, Texas does not require a minimum number of days of living together to be considered common…

2 years ago

Do Texas Courts Favor Mothers over Fathers?

No. Texas courts do not favor mothers over fathers. In Texas, judges base child custody dispute rulings on the best…

2 years ago

Post-Divorce Checklist: What to do After Divorce

Starting the next chapter of your life after a divorce can be both scary and exciting. The Judge has signed…

3 years ago

Can Courts Use Social Media to Determine Parental Fitness?

Social media was designed to keep people connected. Whether it is used to keep up with family members living in…

3 years ago

Annulments in Texas: I Don’t Want to Get Divorce; What are My Options?

An annulment is a legal procedure in both secular and religious legal systems that declares a marriage null and void.…

3 years ago

How to Recognize, Locate and Value Non-Traditional Assets in Divorce

Even the most amicable divorces can become contentious during a split. As part of the divorce process, couples often have…

3 years ago

Protective Orders vs. Restraining Order: What’s the Difference?

Every day, people use the terms protective order and restraining order interchangeably. It isn’t a stretch to do so, given…

3 years ago

Netflix’s ‘Maid’ Shines Light on Domestic Violence and Child Custody

Sitting just behind a tv show about stalker and serial killer, Joe Goldberg, and the surprise phenomenon South Korean hit,…

3 years ago

When Can Child Decide Who They Want to Live With in Texas?

Child custody cases are tough. As parents, the living situation for your children is always top of mind when you…

3 years ago

What do I need to know if I want an annulment in Texas?

Generally, there are only two ways to end a marriage in Texas: divorce or the unfortunate loss of a spouse.…

3 years ago