In Texas, spousal maintenance (also known as alimony) is awarded in limited circumstances and is intended to provide financial support for a spouse who is unable to meet their basic […]

In Texas, property division in a divorce is based on community property law, which means that any property acquired during the marriage is generally considered to be owned equally by […]

In Texas, the courts presume a final decree is the final word about cases. However, it is sometimes possible to modify a prior divorce decree through a legal process known […]

While I cannot provide legal advice or guarantee a specific outcome of a case without discussing the facts in detail with a client, I can provide some general information on […]

Almost all Texas Family Law cases go to mediation at some point during the life of a case. Most litigants agree to mediate but even if they do not, almost […]

The Court will “call” the case (i.e., convene the hearing). The attorneys generally will stand, announce their presence, and usually ask to “approach the bench” to have a brief discussion […]

If you are a father, and you find yourself dealing with issues relating to a divorce, child custody, child support, or similar legal issues, you may need the help of […]

Everyone, As the Coronavirus increasingly disrupts our normal lives and routines, the Dallas and Ft Worth Family Courts have been issuing emergency orders to address some of the issues raised […]

While any involvement in the legal system can be exhausting from an emotional standpoint, when that involvement is the result of a family law legal matter your emotions are often on overload. […]