On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 25, 2020 | Family Law
Texas law gives courts the right to divide retirement benefits between divorcing spouses. Because the state requires fair property division, most assets acquired during the marriage, including retirement investments, constitute community property. Review the factors...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 25, 2019 | Family Law
While all families in Texas and elsewhere have their ups and downs, it is the downs that can uniquely impact the dynamics of a family. In some cases, the negative issues involved can cause a family to break, resulting in parents parting ways through divorce. However,...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 19, 2019 | Family Law
Not all family problems are the same. Some may be minor, allowing parents to work through them. Others are hostile, causing parents to part ways through divorce. And in some cases, some are violent, resulting in a parent taking action to protect him or herself. When...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Mar 21, 2019 | Family Law
Wealthy or not, parents understand that raisin a child can cut into their savings and income. Although starting and expanding a family is not always carefully planned for financially, when parents split due to separation or divorce, the financial support of a child or...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Mar 7, 2019 | Family Law
A divorce case in Texas can get complicated if children are involved. Divorcing parents in Texas and elsewhere not only need to address the normal divorce issues, but also make decisions regarding the children involved. And, if that does not complicate the matter...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Feb 21, 2019 | Family Law
Marriage is not for everyone. Even though a person decides to forego the ceremony, this does not mean that a person has decided to be alone. Relationships look different from one to the next, and for some couples in Texas and elsewhere, being in a cohabitating...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Dec 28, 2018 | Family Law
The holidays are certainly not the time when people want to think about family law matters. However, it is often a time when these issues are front and center. Those in Texas and elsewhere who are seeking a divorce or who are already divorced need to consider how best...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Dec 5, 2018 | Family Law
Raising a child can be a costly task. A child from newborn to majority requires much, and for single parents here and other states, it can be difficult to provide these needs on his or her own. Thus, in these predicaments, it is often necessary to seek child support...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Nov 29, 2018 | Family Law
Divorcing with children can be a challenging time for parents in Texas and elsewhere. Nonetheless, parents will eventually reach an agreement with regards to parenting time and financial support of the child. When child support is involved in a divorce settlement, the...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Sep 20, 2018 | Family Law
When parents part ways, this is an emotional and challenging time. It is not only a process to move on from the failed relationship, but also a process to address the needs of the child. This can look vastly different from one family to the next in Texas and other...