Divorce

In an uncontested divorce, spouses agree on the terms of the divorce without involving the court in a decision-making role. While this can save time and reduce conflict, it also increases the risk that one spouse may accept unfair terms.  To prevent this from...

In a divorce, dividing property involves understanding what the law considers community property and what is not. It's important to know how these rules affect the division of property to ensure a fair outcome. What qualifies as community property? Community property...

Divorce can be a challenging process, but in Texas, you don't always have to go to court to finalize it. Understanding your options can help make the experience less stressful and more cost-effective. Alternatives to going to court When a divorce is not particularly...

When a couple decides to end their marriage, the divorce process can get emotionally challenging and legally complex. However, if both spouses can work together to settle issues such as child custody and property division, they may be able to pursue an uncontested...

Divorce can be a challenging process, especially when disagreements arise between spouses. However, achieving an uncontested divorce can streamline the process and lead to a quicker and more amicable resolution. By following a few key steps, you and your spouse can...

In Texas, divorcing spouses usually divide retirement savings to some extent. That is, unless a prenuptial agreement says otherwise. Usually, though, the spouses may have to divide assets accumulated in retirement accounts during the marriage. This can be true even if...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the Texas divorce rate as 1.4 per 1,000 in 2021. In the vast landscape of Texas, where everything seems bigger, divorce can bring about significant changes, especially when it comes to the family home. For men...

Not every Texas divorce has to be acrimonious. Often, marriages fall apart, not because one person wronged the other in some way, but because the nature of the relationship between the two individuals who married one another took some type of turn. If this describes...

Texas’ statutory law governing the division of property between divorcing spouses differs from the majority of states. Texas falls within a minority of jurisdictions that recognizes spouses’ assets as community property. Going into a divorce, here are some important...

In Texas, there are seven reasons you may choose when petitioning for divorce, including both no-fault and fault-based grounds. A judge will evaluate the grounds for divorce based on the Texas Code and the evidence presented. No-fault grounds for divorce...