Property division is one of the most common issues that comes up when a couple in Texas chooses to end their marriage. This is true whether it is a high asset divorce or one of more moderate means. For those who are concerned about this aspect of family law or are in...
Month: December 2015
Seeking a post-divorce modification with a Texas attorney
When spouses in Texas go through a divorce and reach a settlement, they might be under the impression that there cannot be any changes to the agreement. However, a post-divorce modification can happen for a multitude of reasons. There could be a need or desire for a...
Texas grounds for the end of a marriage via annulment, Part II
In Texas, the end of a marriage can occur for a number of reasons. Many might not realize that it is possible to have an annulment to completely nullify the marriage as if it never existed. A previous post discussed several justifications for an annulment. This post...
What do motions for enforcement orders in Texas contain?
People in Texas who are ordered to pay child support or spousal support are required to do so by law. If they fail to fulfill their obligations, there is a likelihood that there will be an enforcement order. There are contents of motion in an enforcement proceeding...
Texas grounds for the end of a marriage via annulment, part I
Texans might be fully aware of the grounds for the end of a marriage and divorce legal issues in the state, but there are circumstances when it is possible, advisable or desired to end a marriage through an annulment. With an annulment, the marriage is treated as if...
Family legal issues and voiding a marriage in Texas
In Texas, there are certain circumstances under which a marriage that was entered into was not done so legally and it is therefore void. This is an aspect of family law in the state that must be understood, especially if there is a dispute as to a marriage's validity....
How Texas law views family law and marriage without formalities
In Texas, there are couples who choose not to get married through conventional means and instead have what is known as an informal marriage. This is alternatively referred to as a common-law marriage. In order for the state to consider a marriage to be valid in spite...
What is the law for an agreed parenting plan with child custody?
A Texas couple that shares a child but is no longer together will inevitably want the child to be involved with both parents. In most cases, this is in the best interests of the child. Having a relationship with children is something that the majority of parents will...
Minor parents, Texas law for child support and the next friend
It is not unusual in Texas for a minor to be the parent of a child. While children must be cared for and supported regardless of the ages of the parents, there are different laws when it comes to a parent who is a minor. Minors are not viewed as adults when it comes...