What Are the Requirements of Texas Common Law Marriage?
Contrary to popular belief, Texas does not require a minimum number of days of living together to be considered common law married. This is just one of the few misconceptions…
Do Texas Courts Favor Mothers over Fathers?
No. Texas courts do not favor mothers over fathers. In Texas, judges base child custody dispute rulings on the best interest of the child or children. However, it is important…
Can Courts Use Social Media to Determine Parental Fitness?
Social media was designed to keep people connected. Whether it is used to keep up with family members living in another state or wishing your friend who is currently studying…
Summer Custody: What is the Texas Standard Possession Schedule?
Summer break is almost upon us. Kids will be out of school before we know it which, for divorced parents, means it’s time to sort out summer possession schedules. You…
Post-Divorce Checklist: What to do After a Divorce
Starting the next chapter of your life after a divorce can be both scary and exciting. The Judge has signed the Final Decree of Divorce, now what? Before settling into…
Annulments in Texas: I Don’t Want to Get a Divorce; What are My Options?
An annulment is a legal procedure in both secular and religious legal systems that declares a marriage null and void. Annulments in Texas are available on a limited basis but…
Valentine’s Day Engagement? Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
According to older generations, millennials are guilty of destroying everything. But one area that millennials’ parents can be proud of is seemingly longer-lasting marriages and the foresight to protect their…
Christmas Custody: What is the Standard Holiday Visitation in Texas?
For many parents with custody orders, the holidays can be a significant conflict source. While each court order is different, and parents are allowed to make other arrangements by agreement,…
How to Recognize, Locate and Value Non-Traditional Assets in a Divorce
Even the most amicable divorces can become contentious during a split. As part of the divorce process, couples often have to contend with dividing any property or assets that were…
Protective Orders vs. Restraining Order: What’s the Difference?
Every day, people use the terms protective order and restraining order interchangeably. It isn’t a stretch to do so, given that both are used to order one party not to…
