Who Gets the Pets in Divorce?
Pets and Divorce Most people consider pets part of the family, but the law does not take the same view. In Texas, pets are considered property. This means Spot and…
11 Experts Share their Best Advice for Adopting a Child
Adopting a Child Whether you are seeking to adopt, placing a child up for adoption, or facilitating an adoption, there is a lot at stake – mentally, emotionally and financially….
Who Pays for College After Divorce?
Are you trying to figure out who is responsible for paying for college after divorce? In Texas, child support obligations end when a child turns 18 or graduates high school,…
Who Gets the Engagement Ring in Divorce?
Who Gets the Engagement Ring in a Divorce under Texas Law? Call it cold feet, a change of heart, or in some cases, the seven-year itch. Whatever the situation, time…
Divorce with Kids – 17 Ways to Protect Your Children
Divorce is never easy for anyone. However, in a divorce with kids involved, matters become even more complicated . Kids often have a hard time understanding the separation, and may…
Interference with Child Custody in Texas | Penal Code 25.03
Interference with Child Custody In contentious child custody cases, it’s not uncommon for one parent to withhold (or attempt to withhold) a child from the other parent. Perhaps they are…
Alimony in Texas vs. Court-Ordered Spousal Maintenance
Alimony in Texas is a contractual construction and does not come up in Texas nearly as often as it does in other jurisdictions. It is nevertheless an important consideration when…
Dividing Cryptocurrency in Divorce
Cryptocurrency and Divorce A growing concern among couples getting divorced is whether one spouse has cryptocurrency, and if so, where is it stored and who gets it? Here’s what Texas…
Credit Score and Divorce: Credit Score During and After Divorce
With so many issues to deal with during a divorce, it’s easy to overlook what may be happening with your credit score. While getting divorced does not damage credit directly,…