Houston Family Law Blog
3 important things to know about a mediated settlement agreement
Resolving family legal matters in mediation can be an effective way to handle issues as peacefully and cooperatively as possible. Through mediation, parties create a mediated settlement agreement (MSA) that details the decisions, and the courts generally enter a...
Managing mental health through a divorce
There are few life experiences more stressful and emotional than a divorce. Between the demands of the legal system and the countless adjustments people make, from moving to sharing child custody, the process can be overwhelming. Because of the toll that ending a...
What to do if your child is refusing visitation
Children can be very upset when it comes to dividing their time between parents. In some cases, a child can refuse to spend time with one parent. This is troubling for any parent. On the one hand, you may not want to make your child do anything he or she doesn't want...
How do we divide our property in a Texas divorce?
Dividing assets in a divorce can be one of the most complicated steps in the process. Divorcing spouses can clash when it comes to determining who gets what, especially in contentious divorces. Parties can also be confused about the legal process and their rights. To...
Will my ex’s infidelity affect our divorce?
The impact of adultery on marriage is clear, but the impact on divorce may not be so clear. To what if any extent does an ex’s infidelity affect the divorce process? Procedural impact Parties can pursue a no-fault divorce or a fault-based divorce in Texas. Adultery...
Five issues that could adversely affect custody rights in Texas
No parent is perfect, and there is no expectation of perfection when courts are deciding child custody in Texas. However, the reality is that there are factors that can work against a parent seeking custody. A child’s happiness and health are at stake, so the courts...
What factors can complicate property division in Texas?
People tend to oversimplify divorce, especially when it comes to property division. Texas is a community property state, which means that property acquired during the marriage is presumed to belong to the community, or the couple. Upon divorce, each person is...
Three mistakes to avoid if you are worried about the cost of divorce
Money is a common source of anxiety and disagreement in a marriage. It makes sense, then, that it can be a concern in a divorce, too. Many Texans worry about what will happen to their finances during a divorce, and money can be an especially thorny issue during a...
Is it time to change your child support order?
Child support is crucial to a child’s well-being. As such, it is vital that support calculations be fair and reflect the individual circumstances of each case. In previous posts, we have discussed the guidelines for calculating child support in Texas, but...
What happens when Texas parents violate a custody order?
One of the most upsetting family law issues Texans face is child custody. And it is not just determining custody that presents challenges: enforcing custody orders can also be problematic. If you have a custody order in place, you should know what happens when someone...
