Divorce

Texas law requires couples to be married for at least 10 years before a court can award spousal support. If your marriage lasted less than a decade, this rule can feel discouraging. However, the law does recognize exceptions and you may still qualify. Three exceptions...

If you are currently paying spousal support in Texas, you may be wondering how long that order will last. Texas law recognizes specific situations that can change or end a spousal maintenance order. Court-ordered spousal maintenance and contractual alimony follow...

You may have heard the term “constructive abandonment” to describe a spouse who emotionally checks out of a marriage while still living at home. It captures a real experience — feeling ignored, left out or unsupported. But in Texas, constructive abandonment is not a...

Divorce brings major financial changes. If you're navigating this process in Texas, taking the right steps now can protect your future stability and peace of mind. Understanding your settlement rights Texas follows community property laws. This means most assets...

Financial disagreements are often what complicate Texas divorces. Spouses who do not agree with one another about what should happen with their financial resources may fight so intensely that they end up litigating many details of their divorces in family court. A...

Many newlywed couples in Texas often dream of owning a home. For most, this also means taking out a mortgage. If the marriage eventually struggles and ends, that home and mortgage, the reason for much celebration, can become a big weight. They might then struggle to...

Divorces involving people over 55 have increased significantly over the past few decades. Although divorce is tough at any age, it can be especially challenging to recover from one later in life. However, there are steps that you can take to get past the potential...

When contemplating divorce in Texas, you must tell family and friends about your decision. However, the most difficult conversation you will have is telling your teenage children. Consider the following before you discuss the situation with your teens. Five tips for...

For decades, popular culture has understood the seven-year or eight-year itch to be a time when couples lose interest in each other. One or both parties become bored and look for excitement in new ways. Divorces in Texas sometimes arise from this period of...