Divorce can have a significant impact on the tax status of the divorcing parties. The time of the divorce can determine the taxpayer's bracket and the eligibility for certain credits and deductions, which can impact the amount of income tax ... » Learn More about The Impact of Divorce on Tax Filings in Texas
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Consider A Post-Marital Agreement If You’re A Stay-At-Home Parent
When you and your spouse decided to marry, chances are that you became a two-income household. Though some adults either cannot or choose not to work, most young adults do share in the experience of navigating the American workforce for a minimum of ... » Learn More about Consider A Post-Marital Agreement If You’re A Stay-At-Home Parent
5 Reasons Children Should Not Talk to Judges Alone
I have been through the gamut during my four decades of practicing law when it comes to allowing children to give their opinion on matters such as where they want to live and when they want to see their parents. I saw the age a child can do this go ... » Learn More about 5 Reasons Children Should Not Talk to Judges Alone
How to Resolve a Divorce Using Collaborative Law
Divorcing couples often want to stay out of court and resolve all of their issues peacefully. This is, and has been, possible for many years, but Collaborative Law now paves a path that couples can go down by agreeing to every step of the ... » Learn More about How to Resolve a Divorce Using Collaborative Law
No Vehicle Registration for Deadbeat Parents
If you owe large sums of overdue child support, a new Texas program may keep you from registering your vehicle. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is now denying motor vehicle registration renewals to noncustodial parents who have gone ... » Learn More about No Vehicle Registration for Deadbeat Parents
The “Morality Clause” in child custody – helpful or harmful?
If you are involved in a divorce in the State of Texas, chances are you are going to have a “Morality Clause” slapped on you. What is a “Morality Clause”? Well, in simple terms, it is a prohibition against a parent allowing anyone with whom they are ... » Learn More about The “Morality Clause” in child custody – helpful or harmful?
Keeping divorce financially manageable
When you and your spouse decide to go your separate ways, the financial burdens and benefits you shared previously will be ultimately split between you. As a result, the financial consequences of divorce can be significant. Adding to that already ... » Learn More about Keeping divorce financially manageable
Top Ten Rules For Cellphones in Custody or Divorce Litigation
According to research conducted by the Pew Institute, as of January 2014 the number of American adults owning cell phones is 90%. A new study from Common Sense Media reveals that the percentage of U.S. children who've used a mobile device has jumped ... » Learn More about Top Ten Rules For Cellphones in Custody or Divorce Litigation
Sidestepping the common mistakes many spouses make in divorces
Texas residents who are planning a divorce may be interested in an article detailing some of the common mistakes that spouses make. Many of these involve the misuse of social media and other traceable data. Every time a spouse fills out a credit ... » Learn More about Sidestepping the common mistakes many spouses make in divorces
Three “Baby Steps” to Take When Thinking About a Divorce
Human nature is such that we do well in those things that we have some experience in - things we have done before - things we are accustomed to doing. Going through a divorce is not one of those things! For most everyone, it will be "their first ... » Learn More about Three “Baby Steps” to Take When Thinking About a Divorce
