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After your Texas divorce settles, you may be considering a move out of state to start over fresh or to get a new beginning for yourself and your children. However, depending on your child custody agreement and the details of your divorce, you may be unable to move your kids out of Texas after your divorce. In many cases, you must petition…
Most Texas courts require parties to mediate a contested family law matter prior to trial. Other times, the parties may attempt to resolve a case before it comes to that point. Mediation is not always successful, but it is almost always worth a try, particularly in a high-asset divorce. If mediation is an option, the first step is to choose…
When considering divorce and the division of assets that must inevitably follow, it is important for divorcing couples to remember to account for all trusts that they have established, including those created prior to their marriage. Depending on when it was created and the types of funds and assets that it contains, a trust might completely protect one spouse’s property…
Many divorce cases in Texas are settled outside the courtroom, typically using mediation to resolve disputes. However, if your case goes to trial, you need an Austin, TX divorce attorney to aggressively represent your best interests. Consider some elements of a litigated divorce, and then talk to an experienced lawyer about what the process could look like for you, including…
A tragedy occurred in Kansas City on December 1st, when the arguments of a couple left a 2 year old without parents. Javon Belcher, a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, argued with his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins before a team meeting. Perkins was the mother of his daughter, 4 year old Zoey Michelle Belcher. The argument about the previous night…
Marriage vows end with “Til death do us part”. But just in case it doesn’t work out that way, it’s always good to have a prenup. A prenuptial agreement is a plan that addresses the financial consequences if a marriage does end. There are many important reasons why couples should have one in place before the wedding. If one of…
When a marriage ends, dividing unique, high-value assets can present difficult legal and emotional challenges. Artwork often carries sentimental and financial significance, and its value can fluctuate based on many factors, including the market, artistic reputation, and condition. In Texas, the process of determining ownership and dividing that artwork in a complex divorce requires an understanding of community property laws…
When parents’ relationships deteriorate, emotions can run high and easily turn to spite. Unfortunately, parents sometimes involve their children in disputes, using them to alienate the other parent. Complex child custody issues like these require careful investigation and legal intervention. If you think this is happening to you, you need an Austin child custody attorney to explain your legal options…
Divorce can look different for every couple, but for most, the property division component is a pain, even when you have very little to divide. However, when you are dealing with complex property division issues, such as commingled assets, Texas’s community property laws can feel like a heavy financial and emotional burden. Working with an experienced Austin, TX divorce attorney…
Parents who have worked hard and fought for their careers often find themselves very frustrated at the idea of paying child support after a divorce. Likewise, parents who hope to receive child support often find themselves equally frustrated when they feel they have to fight for the money their child needs, especially if the paying parent earns a large…