For some, the holidays become a tug of war between scheduling conflicts, custody orders, balancing finances, balancing kid activities, reminders of loss and accompanying grief; not to mention, the baking, the wrapping, the cleaning [repeat], the visitors, working from...
Houston Family Law Blog
Is it time to create a postnuptial agreement?
When people marry, they often hope to grow old together. As romantic of an idea as this is, growing old together can be a messy, complicated journey. During this time, spouses can go through changes that can either reinforce their commitment to each other or push it...
What happens if I don’t pay child support in Texas?
Paying child support is a financial obligation that many parents would prefer to avoid. Some see it as a punishment; others would simply rather have more time with their child. Some parents experience events that make paying child support all but impossible. For these...
Going through a divorce? 3 places you may want to avoid
Divorce can be quite disorienting. You may not realize how you got to this point in your marriage, and you may not be sure where you are going in the future. And you might not even know where you stand right now. Considering how confusing this time can be, it is not...
Decisions affluent couples may need to make during divorce
When divorcing spouses have substantial assets or are in the public eye, the stakes of a divorce can be exceptionally high. There can be money, reputations and privacy on the line, meaning these parties may have some unique decisions to make. Below are three such...
Holiday gift-giving tips for newly-divorced parents
The first holiday season after divorce can present challenges for parents, including giving their children gifts. Many are navigating economic changes resulting from a divorce; some parents want to "make up" for a difficult year by giving a child whatever he or she...
Staying on track professionally during a divorce
If you are going through a divorce, it could very well impact your professional life. While it may not be realistic to shield your career from the ramifications of divorce completely, there are ways to mitigate potential damage. Communicate (selectively) You don't...
Ready to remarry? Take these steps to protect yourself
When a marriage ends, it can seem impossible to imagine yourself in a new relationship, let alone walking down the aisle again. However, the majority of people who divorce do marry again. And often, people have learned critical lessons about life, love and themselves...
Helping children reduce stress during divorce and COVID-19
In facing a global pandemic, many Texas families are dealing with more stress than they could imagine. That stress only increases for parents going through a divorce – and even more so for their children. Children might not even be aware they are experiencing such...
Blindsided by a divorce? How to respond
Not every divorce comes after years of struggle and unhappiness in a marriage. There are times when a divorce seems to come out of the blue. If you are in this position, you may have no idea what you should do. Do you move out? Do you fight back? How can you protect...