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In a high-asset divorce, child custody disputes often involve more than just a calendar. These cases can bring unique pressures, such as managing private school decisions, international travel and the maintenance of a specific lifestyle across two Texas households....
Divorce is not a single journey — it is two parallel paths that must be walked simultaneously. One path winds through grief, loss and emotional upheaval. The other cuts straight through legal documents, financial disclosures and procedural deadlines. Understanding...
When one parent wants to move with a child, it can affect custody, visitation and the child’s overall stability. In Texas, a parent’s belief that a move is beneficial does not automatically grant a relocation request. Understanding the legal process and the factors...
Facing divorce when you own a company can feel like your life's work is suddenly at risk. You may not know whether your spouse can claim part of it. Texas law offers a framework, though the outcome depends on your circumstances. How Texas classifies your business...
Discovering that your spouse has been hiding debt is a jarring experience. On top of the emotional weight of divorce, you may now be wondering whether those debts could become your problem. In Texas, the answer depends on a few important factors. Understanding how...
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…