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 law married. This is just one of the few misconceptions…
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 interest of the child or children. However, it is important…
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 another state or wishing your friend who is currently studying…
Post-Divorce Checklist: What to do After a Divorce
Starting the next chapter of your life after a divorce can be both scary and exciting. The Judge has signed the Final Decree of Divorce, now what? Before settling into…
Annulments in Texas: I Don’t Want to Get a 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. Annulments in Texas are available on a limited basis but…
How to Recognize, Locate and Value Non-Traditional Assets in a Divorce
Even the most amicable divorces can become contentious during a split. As part of the divorce process, couples often have to contend with dividing any property or assets that were…
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 that both are used to order one party not to…
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, Squid Games, the number three show on Netflix's top shows…
When Can a 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 begin any kind of legal process involving your children. There…
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. However, another way to end a marriage in Texas is…