If the other parent is not following the child custody or visitation order, the first step is to document the violation. You can file a motion to enforce with the court. If a court hearing is held, the judge will consider evidence from both sides and make a decision on whether to enforce the order. In [...]
You need to have your name removed from the vehicle as soon as possible. Go to court to ask that you be allowed to sell the vehicle in order to remove your name.
As a Texas divorce attorney, I would advise that in order to establish sole ownership of a property located in another state, it is recommended to obtain a post-nuptial agreement with your spouse before making the purchase. The post-nuptial agreement should clearly state that the property is being purchased with your own funds and that the [...]
As a Texas divorce attorney, I would advise someone in this situation to seek the guidance of a local attorney who is knowledgeable in both the laws of the country where the divorce took place and the laws of the country where they reside and own property, which admittedly may be hard to do. If an [...]
It can be a good idea to freeze your credit during a divorce, especially if you are concerned that your ex-spouse may be financially irresponsible or financially abusive. Freezing your credit will prevent unauthorized access to your credit information and help protect you. Contacting each of the three credit bureaus is free and easy to do.
In Texas, the standard for dividing property in a divorce is based on what is considered "just and right". This means that the division of property will be determined on a case by case basis, taking into account the specific circumstances of the marriage. Generally, the division of property is equal between the spouses, but it's [...]
Before dividing property in a Texas divorce, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the marital assets and debts. This can be achieved by working with a knowledgeable divorce lawyer who can help identify, categorize, and estimate the value of all assets and debts under the names of either spouse. This way, both spouses will [...]
As a Texas divorce attorney, I often encounter the misunderstanding that community property is divided equally between spouses in all Texas divorce cases. This is not the case. The legal standard for dividing community property in Texas is to divide it in a just and right manner, taking into consideration the rights of each party and [...]
In Texas, property is classified as separate, community, or mixed. Separate property is acquired or created outside of the marriage and belongs solely to one spouse. Community property is acquired or created during the marriage by either spouse and can be divided in a divorce. Mixed property is a combination of both separate and community property, [...]
The IRS website allows you to download and print your tax return transcripts from prior years. Visit http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript and enter your personal information and answer privacy questions to access the information.
In the absence of a court order, both parents have equal rights to their children and both spouses have equal access to the home. However, if one parent is preventing the other parent from having access to the children or the home, it may be necessary to seek a court order to establish these rights and [...]
An original child custody suit should be filed in the county where the child resides, unless another court has continuing exclusive jurisdiction. A divorce with kids should be filed in the county that one of the parties has lived in for the 90 days prior to filing the divorce.
If there is already a divorce case happening somewhere else and another case comes up that is related to the divorce, the court will move that new case to the court where the divorce is happening. For example, sometimes one person will file a child support court in one court and the other party will file [...]
If a family case is filed in a court but it should have been filed somewhere else, the other party can ask the court to move the case to the right place.
The law states that when a court is trying to determine where a child lives, they do not have to make sure that the child has lived in one place the whole time. They will look at where the child has mostly lived in the last six months before a legal case starts.
Having the business valued during a divorce can help establish your spouse's assets and aid in the case for other awards, such as spousal and child support.
Lottery winnings acquired during marriage are community property. While it is generally true that community property in Texas is divided equally between the spouses in a divorce case, it is also important to note that this division does not have to be exactly 50/50. The court has the discretion to divide the property in a way [...]
In a Texas divorce case, there is a deadline for submitting evidence that will be used at the final trial. This deadline is called the "discovery cutoff date" and it is typically set by the court at least 60 days before the final trial date. This gives both parties ample time to gather and submit any [...]
The court retains jurisdiction for contempt up to 6 months after the kid is adult or up to 6 months after the right to possession terminates.
The court retains jurisdiction for contempt up to 2 years after the child becomes an adult or 2 years after the child support obligation terminates.
A retainer is an amount of money paid in advance to secure the services of an attorney. The retainer is held in a trust account on behalf of the client. The attorney's hourly rate is billed against the retainer amount. What that means is that every time work is performed on a client's file the hourly [...]
There is a minimum 60 day waiting period in Texas to finalize a divorce. However, how long a divorce takes depends on many factors including the issues involved in the divorce and the court's availability to schedule hearings for contested issues.
There are two types of divorce in Texas: Fault and No-Fault. Most divorces in Texas are no-fault. It is the least expensive. There are 5 basic categories of fault divorce in the Texas Family Code. Fault can be important for the purpose of marital property division, parental rights, and spousal maintenance. The 5 fault categories are: [...]
To file a divorce in Texas at least one spouse must have lived in Texas for 6 months and in the county where the divorce will be filed for at least 90 days prior to the filing of the divorce.
