When a couple owns a home and the marriage ends in divorce, important decisions must be made about what to do with the home. One spouse may want to remain…

Back Child Support in Texas Raising children costs money, and both parents must share financial responsibility. That responsibility remains even if the parents are no longer a couple. And the…

Attorney J. Turner Thornton — a partner at Varghese Summersett who leads the firm’s Family Law Division — has been named to Fort Worth Inc.’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list,…

Want to change your name or the name of your child? In this post, our family law attorneys explore the three most common types of name changes in Texas and…

In Texas family law, emergency custody orders can play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children involved in a family dispute. Whether you are seeking to…

What Happens if Your Spouse Dies During Divorce in Texas? When a spouse dies during divorce proceedings in Texas, the divorce process is halted, and the case is typically dismissed….

Divorce and child custody battles can bring out the worst in parents. When tensions run high, divorcing spouses sometimes engage in a type of destructive behavior called “Malicious Parent Syndrome.”…

Facing a divorce can be overwhelming, but arming yourself with the right knowledge and tools can make all the difference. Our ultimate Texas divorce checklist, which was created by our…

When a parent has issues with child support in Texas, they often turn to the Texas Attorney General’s Office for help. The Texas Attorney General is the state’s chief law…