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A divorce can be an emotionally charged ordeal, especially when children are involved. If you and your spouse cannot agree on issues of custody outside of court, it may fall to a judge to make a final decision. Parents going through a divorce may wonder if a child can choose where to stay, and the answer is more complicated than…
Whether you started a business with your spouse or had an existing business before you married, you may have to make a tough decision about what will become of the company if you get divorced. Finding a solution that works for you and your spouse may help you avoid trouble later down the line, so as not to interfere with…
When assets are split up in a contested divorce in Texas, you might just expect to be dividing up your shared wealth, the marital home, and shared possessions. However, you may find that the process of asset division is far more complicated. Your marital estate can extend well past what you can see in front of you, and you could…
When a divorce goes through court, the arguments can get intense. If you are going through a dissolution of a marriage in Texas, you should be aware of the key issues that are likely to come up between you and your spouse. A skilled Travis County divorce attorney can help you navigate the challenges of a contested divorce, speaking on…
When a relationship becomes a risk to your safety, the best legal recourse you can often take is to file a protective order. The main advantage of a temporary restraining order is that it can be filed quickly at a courthouse to get relief until a judge schedules a future hearing for a full order of protection. However, if your…
Grandparents in Texas can request child visitation or even custody of their grandchildren in certain situations. Parents are typically the primary decision-makers in a child’s life, but the law recognizes that not all families are privileged to have healthy, capable parents and sometimes grandparents can play an important role in a child’s well-being. If you are seeking protected involvement in…
Common-law marriage is a legally recognized form of marriage in Texas that can have significant implications for property division in a divorce. Unlike traditional marriages requiring a marriage license and a formal ceremony, common-law marriages are formed through the actions and intentions of the couple. There are some unique rules and guidelines in Texas for common-law marriages that could impact…
When a married couple in Texas wants to break up, there are two options they can consider: divorce or annulment. Both processes result in the marriage being legally terminated. Divorce is the legal process of ending a valid marriage while annulment declares the marriage invalid, and voids it. If you are ready to end your marriage and unsure which process…
One question that can be difficult to answer during a divorce is what will happen with a family pet. Does one spouse have more of a claim to the pet than another? What happens when both have a close relationship with the pet, have been responsible for its care, and want it to live with them? Is a pet treated…
When a couple goes through a divorce, spouses are often concerned about how they will manage financially once their assets and properties are divided. One way for people to cope with this challenging transition is through alimony, which is officially known as spousal support. This is a court-ordered form of financial assistance paid by one former spouse with more means…