In Texas, property acquired by spouses during marriage is considered community property. Deciding how to divide that property during a divorce can be difficult. In the end, whether by agreement…
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Parents aren’t the only ones who deal with child custody issues. If you’re caring for a child who is not your biological or legal child, you may have questions about…
Your name follows you wherever you go, for better or worse. Fortunately, it’s possible to have your name legally changed, even if you aren’t getting married. You don’t have to…
A variety of issues lead a spouse to the office of a divorce attorney. Divorce attorneys hear it all, so we glean certain wisdom about what is most detrimental to…
When you first get married, there is a clear understanding about what belongs to whom. It doesn’t take long before the Yours, Mine, and Ours categories blur. In Texas, because…
When divorced parents have joint conservatorship they share equal rights with their children: equal time, equal access, equal authority, equal responsibility, equal decision-making power. However, when something happens on one…
It’s difficult enough to navigate a loved one’s death when their will is straightforward, in order, and not in question. It’s especially difficult to navigate when something about the will…
In the same way that no two marriages are exactly alike, no two divorces are exactly alike. There are a variety of situations that lead to divorce, that surface during…
What is considered community property? One of the ways divorce lawyers determine whether property is “separate” or “community” is the inception rule. Simply stated, if an item of property is…
Below are some common factors to consider when divorcing in the state of Texas. For further, more specific guidance, trust a Burleson family law attorney to guide you through this…