Dallas Divorce Attorney

Child support questions usually depend on income, possession, and the child’s needs.

Texas Divorce / Texas Child Support Questions and Answers Q: How Much Is Texas Child Support ? A: See our Infographic Below Q: How long is the divorce process ? A: In a Texas divorce there is a waiting period of a minimum of 60 days from the time you file the Original Petition commencing the lawsuit to the time the divorce may be finalized. Few divorces

Business valuation can become one of the most important issues in a high-asset divorce.

High Asset Divorces: Business Evaluations A High Asset Divorce in Texas can be a complex process, especially when high-value assets like Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships or other Business Entity are involved. In Texas, which follows community property laws, determining the value of a business is a crucial step in ensu...

Community and separate property questions can shape the entire divorce case.

Divorce: What is separate property and what is community property? Under the Texas Family Code, a spouses separate property consists of 1) the property owned or claimed by the spouse before marriage; 2) the property acquired by the spouse during marriage by gift, devise, or descent, and 3) the recovery for personal injuries sustained by the spouse during marriage,....

Custody issues across state lines require careful attention to jurisdiction and timing.

Interstate Jurisdiction : Child Custody across State Lines During the Holiday season many Texas parents become very concerned over sending their child to the non-primary conservator parent’s home for a visit. Many Children will cross state lines to see their non-primary conservator parent and there is always a fear that the child may not be returned to hi...

A divorce involving a child with special needs should account for routine, care, and long-term support.

Going Through a Texas Divorce with a Special Needs Child Going through a divorce can be a difficult time for all family members, including the children. The stress of dealing with a child that has a serious illness or difficulty prior to the initiation of a divorce may accelerate during the divorce process. We call such a child the "Special Needs Child".....

When a business is involved, divorce can affect ownership, value, control, and future income.

Divorce And Your Business: Who Gets What In today’s unpredictable economy there has been a continuing growth of small businesses and a substantial decrease of existing established businesses in Texas. In the regrettable instance of “Divorce” how may the “Family Business” be divided between a dissolving couple to reach a fair and ...

Back-to-school can expose co-parenting problems quickly. The best plans keep the focus on the child’s routine and stability.

Back to School During Divorce: Put Your Kids First - All in the Family For many families, the start of a new school year is exciting. New teachers, new classmates, fresh notebooks, and the return to fall sports. For children whose parents are separated or going through a divorce, back-to-school season can also bring up uncertainty and anxiety. When school starts, it's....

Family conversations about estate planning can become especially important during divorce or blended-family planning.

The Conversation You’re Avoiding: How to Bring Up Estate Planning with Your Family It can be hard to talk about estate planning, especially when it comes to your parents, siblings or children. Here's how to get past the awkwardness.