Austin Divorce Law Blog

Texas fathers in the middle of a divorce need to take steps that protect their legal rights. They must understand that the things they do before a divorce is final may impact their parental rights after the divorce. However, they should not panic or think the worst;...

One of the most unwelcome surprises that a spouse can receive in a Texas divorce is that they may end up liable for the debt that the other spouse incurred. Oftentimes, they learn of this debt after the divorce is finalized, and they cannot do anything about it....

Parents in Texas are generally required to financially support their children, even after a divorce or separation. State law will typically determine how much a noncustodial parent will have to pay each month in child support. Payment amounts are usually a percentage...

It Texas, the trend of "gray divorce" is leading to more marital breakups as people get older. For various reasons, people are taking a harder look at their future when they pass the age of fifty, and the result is more divorces. However, divorce at this stage of life...

As part of a divorce settlement, you may be ordered to pay alimony to your former spouse. You could also be asked to make child support payments for several years into the future. These payments are designed to ensure that a former spouse or a child has what he or she...

Some Texans who are seeking custody rights of their children might want to receive sole custody of their children. There is a difference between sole physical and sole legal custody, and parents need to understand what these types mean. Sole physical custody of a...

Marital property is often one of the thorniest issues in any Texas divorce, especially when there are millions of dollars at stake. The high-profile divorce of a couple that is well-known in the world of art collecting shows some of the pitfalls that divorcing couples...

Generally speaking, women are seen as eager to get married and start families. However, research indicates that they actually ask for majority of divorces in Texas and throughout the nation. One reason is that they are less likely to feel the need to stay with spouses...

The divorce between two Texas billionaires has brought asset trust laws into sharp focus. This billionaire couple is currently embroiled in a legal battle over what is considered marital property. Although the case was supposed to be heard in court in April, it has...