In Texas, cryptocurrency and other digital assets acquired during the marriage are considered marital property, subject to the same community property laws as traditional assets. The unique challenges with cryptocurrency in a divorce lawsuit relate to the tracing and...
In movies, TV, and sad country songs, one party to a divorce is often depicted as having “lost” the house in their divorce. While this depiction can be effective in portraying a character, it is rarely true to life. In reality, there are two likely outcomes regarding the marital residence in a divorce. Selling the House The first and fairly…
In Texas, child support is calculates based on the paying parent’s “monthly net resources” and a formula to determine the guideline child support amount that should be paid. Recently the cap (or maximum) on the monthly net resources of the paying parents was updates to $11,700. This change affects the guideline child support amounts and is important to both paying…
A divorce can have an impact on children, and you can dramatically reduce your child’s pain by making their well-being your top priority. Read along for some helpful tips on how to proceed through this life transition while also prioritizing your child’s needs. Provide Therapy for the Child The introduction of the unknown may cause children to begin to feel…
Did you know that the U.S. Census Department released a 2021 report showing that 34.9% of yearly divorces involved couples aged 55 years or older? This has been coined the “Gray Divorce” by The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to describe divorces involving individuals 50 years or older. The Gray Divorce often involves couples who have been married for…
Getting married is a time for joy and excitement toward the future, and while we should live for our marriages, we should recognize that divorce is always a possibility as life goes on and people change. Because of this, some couples may want to look into crafting a marital property agreement with an attorney. What is it? Most commonly referred…
Artificial intelligence, commonly referred to as “AI”, is advanced technology that simulates the human intelligence processes. AI uses data, algorithms, and computational power to perform tasks that are most often performed by a human, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision making. It creates software that can learn from data and mimic human cognitive functions. In collecting data, an AI system…
Life is full of changes and, when it comes to child support, those changes can open the door to modifying your existing court orders related to child support obligations. The Texas Family Code allows for a modification of conservatorship, support, and possession of and access to a child. The discussion below will review the specific grounds for requesting a modification…
Are you navigating the complexities of co-parenting in Texas and feeling overwhelmed by the various options for possession (also known as visitation) schedules? You are not alone. Separation is a challenging time for any family, especially when it comes to maintaining consistent and equal time with your child. Creating a smart visitation schedule that works for both parents will often…
Standing Orders In Central Texas, most counties have implemented standing orders in family law cases. What are standing orders? In family law cases, standing orders are established by the judges of that specific county. Standing orders pertain to children, property and the conduct of the parties while the lawsuit is pending More specifically, the standing orders require or prohibit…