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In Texas, the courts prefer that both parents remain involved in a child’s life after a divorce. However, there are some cases when a joint custody agreement is not advisable or healthy. If you fear that your spouse poses an imminent danger to your child, you may have to aggressively petition for sole custody. This goes beyond not liking your…
Texas recognizes grounds for fault-based divorce, which means that you can hold your spouse legally responsible for the collapse of a marriage in court. Naming your ex at fault for a divorce can give you leverage, but it is not a route you should pursue without first considering your other options. If you are thinking about taking your partner to…
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…