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Have you been served with divorce papers?  If so, you likely don’t even know what you don’t know about the changes coming your way. First, don’...

Common law marriage in Texas comes up more than you might think.   Many people know someone who is common law married.  Or, at least that person th...

People love saving money with do-it-yourself projects.  There are whole TV channels devoted to DIY home renovations, for example.  There is also a p...

So-called “full custody” represents a red-hot topic for many parents facing divorce. Family lawyers hear certain statements regularly from potenti...

Few allegations damage a custody case like reports of mental health problems. Criminal charges, family violence, and drug use all cause obstacles for ...

Several states have legalized recreational use of marijuana. Texas is not one of those states, but states like Colorado, Nevada, and California attrac...

Family law litigants frequently misunderstand the role the Office of Attorney General (OAG) plays in cases.  Far too many people think the OAG wo...

Many people think that family law cases are a zero-sum game. When one party wins, the other party must necessarily lose, or so people think. Could it ...

Divorce is a stressful time for most people.  While most divorces can become somewhat heated, in extreme cases violence can erupt.  In volatile situ...

Most people probably don't think of all the new people that they might meet while going through a divorce. This blog discusses some common people who...

Mediation is a term we use in family law cases all the time.  Many, if not most, contested family law cases settle at mediation.  But when we discus...

Same sex divorce is a relatively new concept in Texas.  Until just a few years ago Texas failed to recognize same sex marriage at all.  Consequently...