Divorce

People often think that prenuptial agreements are only for celebrities and those with a considerable fortune. Here’s a little secret from a San Antonio family law attorney: everyone needs a prenup. You do not have to be rich or famous to protect yourself when you enter a marriage. While having significant assets is a reason…

Getting a divorce, while oftentimes necessary, is not easy or enjoyable. It can cost a lot of money, time, and emotional labor. Not only do you probably have to find a new living situation, new furniture, and a new life, but you may end up sharing “custody” of the family pets as well as your…

A marriage is between two people who thought they would be spending their lives together. When the marriage is no longer working out, it is time to file for divorce. A divorce is a complex matter, especially when you add children into the mix. The process can become even more convoluted when you add a…

By law, child support must be paid until the child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever one comes later. There may be exceptions, such as if the child has certain disabilities or if he or she is emancipated as a minor by way marriage, military service, or court petition.  If the party that is…

Once an Order is entered in a divorce, the property division is final and cannot be modified. If an order is entered with issues regarding your minor children or post-divorce spousal maintenance under Chapter 8 of the Texas Family Code, your order is subject to modification in the future. If your circumstances have materially and…

Obtaining a divorce is a huge step that requires careful consideration. Frequently, former spouses manage to come to amicable arrangements. In fact, very few divorce cases end up being fully resolved by the courts.  Nevertheless, there are a significant number of divorces that become highly contested. Issues such as child custody, property division, and business…

By all accounts, a divorce is one of the most stressful events that anyone can go through in life. With that in mind, if you have an upcoming divorce, you may be wondering exactly what to expect so you can prepare yourself. Here is a brief overview of each step in the divorce process, from…

Divorce can hit your funds hard. Not only will you need to pay fees and give up some of the property you once considered yours, but you may also lose future income. Perhaps your spouse earned to help pay the bills, or maybe they provided free childcare so that you could spend more time working…

Children are a big part of what makes the holidays worth celebrating. After all, they enjoy the gift-giving, the costumes and the special foods. Watching their reactions to floats participating in televised parades or their anticipation to open presents can be a big part of your own joy during the holiday season. Unfortunately, your holiday…

Once, the standard assumption in a divorce was that the children would live with the mother and the father would get visitation rights. Times have changed, and most judges now favor a joint custody arrangement. Different states use different terms when talking about custody. Are you familiar with the terminology used here in Texas? How…