After Custody or Divorce Matter is Over

After a custody or divorce matter is over, many people do not do some extremely important things which help to “tie up loose ends” in the legal case. Below is an outline of what should be done at a bare minimum, depending on the situation. If Your Order...

Annulment & Void Marriages in Texas

Annulment in Texas is actually divided into two distinct mechanisms: (1) Annulment and (2) Void Marriage. Depending on the situation, a party would either file a Suit for Annulment or Suit to Declare Marriage Void in Texas. Suit for Annulment A suit for annulment is...

Child Support Calculations When a Parent is Self-Employed

In Texas, calculating child support for self-employed individuals requires meticulous attention to both the parent’s net resources and the statutory percentage guidelines that dictate the amount of support owed. Texas Family Code adopts a clear framework to...

What is Discovery?

OVERVIEWDiscovery is a routine part of lawsuits, including civil and family cases. At its core, discovery is simply the exchange of information between the parties: facts, legal theories, exhibits, witness lists, and other materials that may be used in court. Unlike...

Can I ask My Spouse to Leave When I File Divorce in Texas?

Few divorces have the spouses peacefully cohabit in the same household. When a divorced is file, emotion is typically running high, and it becomes impossible to live together. As such, one of the more common questions is whether or not a spouse may be asked to leave...