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Domestic Violence – Red Flags of Abuse

Temporary Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection Domestic violence, referred to as Family Violence in the Texas Family Code, is a problem throughout the United States. In Texas, approximately 35% of women and over 35% of men experience physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner. Of course, domestic violence in Texas can also

Should We Try Therapy Before Filing for Divorce?

Making the decision to proceed with a divorce is a huge step in your life and in the lives of your spouse and children. Last summer we published a blog entitled “Leading Cause of Divorce” in which we outlined some of the more common reasons that lead couples to this decision. It is not surprising

Why Hire a Divorce Lawyer If We Agree on Everything?

Not all divorces are antagonistic. In some cases, the soon-to-be ex-spouses have a reasonably amicable relationship. This is obviously a good thing. The elimination of needless bickering is to be commended, particularly if the couple has children. If you are lucky enough to be in one of these non-combative relationships, you may think that the

Your Relationship with your Attorney

The Attorney-Client Relationship When you engage the services of an attorney, particularly in the area of family law, it is essential that you feel comfortable with the person who is going to be representing you. The relationship between an attorney and a client is both special and multi-faceted. There is the legal nature of the

Preparing for a Divorce

If you are contemplating a divorce, you are no doubt aware that the process is a difficult one. Emotionally, of course, the breakup of a marriage is one of the most stressful events that one can experience. It’s usually #2 on the list of the most stressful life events, just behind the loss of a

Leading Cause of Divorce

Why Do We Get A Divorce? We’ve all heard that about half of all marriages end in divorce. While the numbers do change from year to year, that statistic appears to be relatively constant. When it comes to subsequent marriages, the rate jumps even higher. About 60% of second marriages, and over 70% of third

Houston Divorce Cases During COVID

A divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. Going through a marital breakup during the COVID pandemic is even more challenging and, of course, more stressful. Whether the divorce or separation was already in progress earlier this year, or whether the decision was made since that time, there are certain things

Have you addressed college tuition for your kids in your divorce?

Going through a divorce can mean dealing with a feeling of chaos in many areas of your life. From where you live to the time you spend with your children, many things that you may have once taken for granted could change dramatically in the matter of a few days. Suddenly, instead of living with

Do these 4 things once the divorce is final

You thought you were prepared for it. Eager, even. So, now that the ink is finally dry on your divorce decree, why do you feel as if someone just gut-punched you? You should realize that it is perfectly normal to feel as you do. Regardless of your motivations (or lack thereof) to get divorced, this

Decide which assets to pursue in your divorce settlement

Divorce is an emotional event in a person’s life. Some people display their baser natures when going through a divorce. Especially if the divorce was unwanted or sprung on them out of the blue, spouses may attempt to retaliate via the divorce process. This is almost universally unwise, but perhaps not for the reasons you