Cheating is a leading cause of divorce in Texas, but can adultery affect divorce proceedings? The short answer is, it depends. In Texas, there are two types of divorce: fault…

In Texas, there is something called the “Children’s Bill of Rights.” Unless you have been through a divorce or custody dispute, you probably haven’t even heard of this before. The…

In Texas, a divorce case begins with something called an “original petition for divorce.” Basically, this is the document that gets the divorce process rolling. In this article, we are…

Pregnancy and divorce are not words that are frequently used in the same sentence. But it does happen and, when it does, there are generally a lot of questions that…

Thinking about adopting your stepchild? This noble gesture will not only cement the deep bond between you and your stepchild, but it will provide lifelong stability and security to a…

If you are going through a divorce or custody case, you may have heard your attorney refer to a “Rule 11 Agreement.” In Texas, Rule 11 agreements are common in…

In Texas, you do not have to have an attorney to get divorced. The law allows you to go “pro se,” which is a legal term that basically means you…

The Texas Divorce Process and Staying in the Marital Home The marital home is often one of the most contested assets in a Texas divorce. Under Texas divorce laws ,…