When it comes to child custody in Texas, the best interests of the child are always the top priority. But what happens when circumstances change and the existing custody arrangement…
When a couple goes through a divorce, one of the most challenging issues to resolve is spousal support, also known as alimony. In Texas, spousal support is not automatically granted…
In Texas, property acquired by spouses during marriage is considered community property. Deciding how to divide that property during a divorce can be difficult. In the end, whether by agreement…
When you first get married, there is a clear understanding about what belongs to whom. It doesn’t take long before the Yours, Mine, and Ours categories blur. In Texas, because…
In the same way that no two marriages are exactly alike, no two divorces are exactly alike. There are a variety of situations that lead to divorce, that surface during…
Once your divorce process begins, a first step each party takes is providing your Burleson divorce attorney (who provides to the court) a list of all your assets. The court…
Factors Affecting Division of Marital Property Assets The general rule of asset division in Texas divorces is “equitable distribution.” Family law judges apply the rule to divide community property between…
As referenced in the “Division of Marital Assets” blog, when divorcing spouses have assets in retirement plans, those funds are divided using a “qualified domestic relations order” (QDRO). This is…
Prenuptial agreements can be a useful tool regardless of wealth Many people think of prenuptial agreements as something that the rich and famous need. And they are usually correct about…