Sugar Land Divorce Law Blog
What are fathers’ rights in a Texas custody case?
Your marriage may be ending, but your children remain your highest priority as a father. How can you ensure that you maintain that relationship as they become adults? Before filing for divorce, make sure you understand your rights as a father in a Texas custody case....
Navigating divorce when your child has special needs
Figuring out how to live life on your own after a divorce takes time, and there are typically many steps involved in the process. If you are divorcing and are also the parent of a special needs child, you may find that you have to work through additional...
Factors that influence a court’s decision on child custody
Child custody is a hot button issue. As a parent, you want to stay in your children’s lives and be able to parent them even after a divorce. While there is an attitude that courts prefer to give custody to mothers, Texas courts do not consider gender when determining...
How a new relationship may affect your spousal support
Going through a divorce can be challenging for anyone. After all, when you decide to end your marriage, you must face the reality of beginning a new chapter in your life. Fortunately, in addition to receiving a share of marital assets, you may be able to secure...
Why divorces do not always divide things 50/50
If you are planning to end your marriage, you may have a bit of anxiety. After all, you must face the prospect of starting a new chapter in your life. That said, you should not have to worry about losing your personal property or not receiving a fair share of marital...
Savvy second marriages include a prenup
For almost 40% of Americans looking forward to wedded bliss, it will be a second marriage. According to Pew Research, 64% of previously married men try a second chance at love while 52% of previously married women find another marriage material partner. In many ways,...
A DIY divorce may lead to costly mistakes
Couples considering a DIY divorce in Texas may wish to reconsider the prospect of going it alone. There are many ways that a miscalculation or an outright mistake may occur in the area of dividing property and assets or determining what may be a fair and appropriate...
Signs your spouse may be unfaithful
In Texas, you can file for divorce on the grounds of adultery. However, the court may ask for proof. If you are unsure that your spouse is cheating on you, it may help to take a step back and assess the situation. After all, every situation is different, so what you...
Key facts about community property laws
The property division aspect of a divorce is something that may be difficult to understand. As a wife who has always stayed at home, you may wonder if your husband may be able to take everything because he earned all the income. Fortunately, in Texas, that is not how...
How adultery affects divorce in Texas
Texas is one of the few states that allows divorcing couples to seek either a fault or no-fault divorce. If one party commits adultery, for example, it may impact both property division and spousal support. Read on to learn more about the Texas laws regarding...
