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What happens in a divorce when a spouse cheats? When it comes to mental anguish and despair, you’d be hard pressed to find anything that stings quite as much as infidelity. If you recently found out your husband or wife cheated divorce may be top of mind. Even if you’re wondering, “Is my wife cheating?”...Read More

Key Takeaways: Texas is a community property state. The state presumes assets and debts acquired during marriage are jointly owned. Separate property will be considered. Assets owned prior to marriage, or received as gifts or inheritance prior to divorce, may be categorized as separate property, as long as the burden of proof is met. Commingling...Read More

Accusing someone of lying on divorce papers, lying to get emergency custody or otherwise lying under oath in family court is a very serious allegation. Unfortunately, perjury in family court does happen and can result in serious consequences if the accuser provides evidence to support the allegation. Proving perjury is not as easy as you...Read More

If you’ve never gone through a divorce, and this is your first rodeo in divorce court, you probably wonder what to expect. While your divorce attorney should prep you on what to expect in divorce court and what happens in divorce court hearing procedures, having a thorough understanding of the process may help level-set expectations...Read More

If you’re considering a divorce or in the process of getting one, it’s important to find the right divorce lawyer to offer you sound legal advice. But how do you go about finding the right attorney? The answer is simple: through a divorce lawyer consultation. This initial meeting with a potential lawyer is a chance...Read More

While divorce is never easy, many couples find they are able to resolve their differences through divorce mediation. Since litigated divorce can be costly, some couples pursue mediation as a cost-saving measure. In Texas, certain counties even require couples to go through mediation as an effort to resolve more divorces outside of court. Whether you...Read More

Key Takeaways: Private investigator costs in Texas typically range from $75 to $200 per hour, with retainers starting around $1,500 and total costs from $5,000 to tens of thousands depending on case complexity. Experience, specialization, and type of investigation (infidelity, asset tracing, forensic analysis, etc.) significantly affect pricing. Additional expenses—such as travel, background checks, report...Read More

When a couple decides to divorce, splitting assets in the marital estate can get complicated for a variety of reasons. Emotional attachment to assets can be an issue and the lack of liquidity of certain assets can pose challenges. Some clients want to maintain ties to an asset and ask, “can you divorce without splitting...Read More

Divorce is an experience like none other. Even spouses who generally get along can end up riding an emotional rollercoaster during divorce. However, tensions can really heat up when spouses dig in their heels and come out swinging as the divorce process rages on. In extreme cases, animosity, unhinged or cruel behavior and unwillingness to...Read More

Many (if not most) people confuse protective orders with a restraining order in Texas. In the realm of Texas family law, protective orders and restraining orders are used for different purposes, and we will cover the ins and outs of restraining orders here. After reading this article, you may find you really want to know...Read More