Texas Standard Possession Order | 2026 Update
Looking for the 2026 Standard Possession Calendar? Click here to view it. The Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default visitation schedule courts use when parents cannot agree on…
What is A Guardian Ad Litem in Texas Family Law Cases?
A guardian ad litem (guardian ad litem) is a court-appointed advocate whose only job is to represent what is best for your child — not either parent. In Texas divorce…
8 Tips for Preparing for a Successful Mediation in Family Law
Mediation in family law is a structured process where a neutral third party helps divorcing spouses or parents in custody disputes reach agreements outside of court. In Texas, mediation is…
Mediated Settlement Agreements in Texas
Introduction to Mediated Settlement Agreements In the realm of Texas family law, a Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA) is a powerful tool for resolving disputes outside of the courtroom. An MSA…
Cheating Apps: How to Tell if Your Spouse is Cheating
Cheating apps are smartphone applications designed to hide secret communications, store intimate photos, or facilitate affairs while appearing innocent. These apps disguise themselves as calculators, news readers, or file managers,…
Updating Your Will After Divorce in Texas
Why you should update your will after a divorce in Texas In Texas, divorce automatically revokes any provisions in your will that name your former spouse. Under Texas Estates Code…
Is Texas a No-Fault Divorce State? | No-Fault vs. Fault Divorce in Texas
Texas recognizes two types of divorce: fault-based and no-fault. A no-fault divorce under Texas Family Code § 6.001 requires only that the marriage has become “insupportable” due to conflict, with…
Gray Divorce: Divorce After Age 50
Gray divorce refers to couples who split after age 50, often after decades of marriage. While the overall U.S. divorce rate has stabilized, divorces among adults over 50 have doubled…
Adultery and Its Impact on Property Division in Texas Divorces
What is adultery in Texas? Adultery in Texas is voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse. Under Texas law, kissing, sexting, and other sexual…