The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act is a law enacted by Congress in 1982 to protect certain benefits of former spouses of military service members in certain situations. The Act gives states the right to divide military disposable retired pay as marital property upon divorce if certain criteria are Read more…
Often, when people think of divorce, they picture a drawn out, frustrating, and contentious ordeal. And while less common, smooth, amicable divorces are possible- they just take the right mindset, some planning, and someone knowledgeable in the divorce process to guide the way. The reality is that some divorces are Read more…
The last year was fraught with an unpredictable landscape full of challenges as family law courts tried to figure out how to handle cases for couples and parents who were confronting unprecedented grounds for dispute and uncharted obstacles to the process. Here are some notable case rulings from 2020 that Read more…
It’s that time of year again — Thanksgiving is here and people are making plans for this holiday and the upcoming holidays. This can be a challenging time of year when planning family visits and holiday travel while coparenting. Planning Ahead for Holiday Vacations As part of the divorce process, Read more…
Retirement Accounts and Divorce Retirement and pension accounts are an important part of divorce settlements because they can be one of the largest and most valuable assets many people own. Determining how to split retirement assets can be a challenge, as they may be subject to tax implications. If you’re Read more…
The first thing you need to do to start the divorce process is contact my office to schedule a consultation. In that consultation, we will talk about the facts and circumstances that lead you to want to consult a divorce attorney. We’ll also talk about the things that the court Read more…
What does joint custody mean? Under the Texas family code, joint custody is not a formal phrase that is used. We have ‘conservators’ and ‘conservatorship’, which refers to the decision making abilities, the rights and the duties of parents. The Texas family code also uses the terms ‘possession’ and ‘access’ Read more…
Texas is a community property state, which means most property acquired prior to marriage is considered separate property, while almost anything acquired during the course of marriage is considered community property. Only community property is divided in a divorce. Every divorce has its difficulties, but a complex divorce may involve dividing certain Read more…
While Litigation in Family Law is something you may want to avoid, it is important to understand the process of litigation and the lawsuit.
A legal guardian is an adult with the legal authority to care for someone else, called their ward. Guardianship often falls into 3 different categories: