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Article Summary: Thinking about a prenuptial agreement in Texas? This guide explains what a Texas prenup can and cannot cover, how community property laws affect married couples, what makes a prenup legally enforceable, common clauses for business owners and blended families, and when a postnuptial agreement may be appropriate. Learn how the process works and...Read More

Article Summary: Adultery is a recognized fault ground for divorce in Texas, but it doesn’t automatically determine the outcome of a case. This guide explains how adultery and divorce in Texas intersect, including how courts evaluate evidence of infidelity, when adultery may affect community property division, child custody, or spousal maintenance, and whether pursuing a...Read More

Article Summary: Quietly preparing for divorce in Texas is often a practical step toward protecting financial stability, privacy and parental relationships before the legal process begins. This guide explains how to discreetly organize financial records, secure digital privacy, understand Texas community property laws and avoid common mistakes that can create unnecessary conflict or legal complications...Read More

Article Summary Divorcing a disabled spouse in Texas is legally possible, but disability can affect spousal maintenance, property division, housing arrangements and the treatment of disability benefits. Texas courts may consider accessibility needs, long-term care and income limitations to ensure fair outcomes. Disability benefits such as SSDI and VA compensation are usually separate property, though...Read More

Key Takeaways: Rule 11 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure allows parties in a lawsuit to document agreements in writing so they’re clear, trackable and enforceable. In Texas divorce and custody cases, Rule 11 agreements help clarify temporary or practical issues—like releasing funds, paying bills, or adjusting visitation—without repeated court hearings. A Rule 11...Read More

Spousal maintenance is complex and often misunderstood in Texas divorce cases. While Texas does not recognize traditional alimony, courts may award limited spousal maintenance to help a spouse meet their minimum basic needs. This blog explains the difference between court-ordered maintenance and contractual alimony, who may qualify and the key factors courts consider when deciding...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

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

Many parents need to place their children in daycare while they are at work or school. Daycare can be a big financial strain for many parents, especially those who struggle to make ends meet. And the cost of daycare continues to climb. According to MyKidReports.com, the average monthly cost for daycare in Texas rose to...Read More

If you are planning on marrying with a lot of properties in your name or in the unfortunate position where divorce is imminent, you may wonder what assets are considered marital property. Marital property law does vary from state to state, so you should seek legal counsel in the state where you reside to clarify...Read More