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In a divorce, don’t leave your furry friend’s fate to a judge

The topic of dog ownership in connection with the divorce is one that we do not discuss much in Texas. I will tell you that I am a dog owner , and I ...

Who gets the Family Pet in a Divorce in Texas?

The journey through divorce is a tumultuous one, filled with emotional challenges and legal complexities. In the context of dissolving a marriage in ...

Family Pets in Texas Divorces

Many people consider their pets to be a part of the family. Whether it’s our own childhood pet, the pet of a neighbor or longtime friend, the little ...

Examining the Rights of pets During a Texas Divorce

These days, a pet is more than just a four-legged friend who hangs around the house. Rather, pets are seen as actual members of the family by many of ...

What happens to your pet in a Texas divorce?

An unpleasant realization that families facing divorce have to come to is that their sweet little dog, cat, or other pet is not actually the member of ...

The relationship between pets, children and divorce in Texas

Are you under the age of thirty and going through a divorce? What about over the age of 55 and divorcing your spouse? These two groups- millennials ...

Unique Challenges that the Elderly Face when they Divorce

Untying the Knot: Embracing Change and New Beginnings as Senior Citizens Short Answer Can senior citizens truly find happiness and renewal through ...

Should you fire your divorce attorney? Read this blog post to find out

Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Your Divorce Attorney and Go Solo? Divorce, oh boy, we've all heard stories that make our heads spin! From outrageous ...

Will a Texas Court enforce a Mediated Settlement Agreement when one party is a registered sex offender?

Picture this: two feuding exes locked in a never-ending battle over who gets the dog, the antique coffee table, and, most importantly, custody of ...

Non-Marital Conjugal Cohabitation Agreements for the Unmarried Couple in Texas

Imagine this. You're kicking back on a hot, sunny day, sweet tea in hand, soaking up that Texas sun. Your partner is by your side, your life is ...

How an annulment is different than a divorce in Texas

Relationships can be a wild ride, full of twists and turns that we never saw coming. But what happens when the road takes an unexpected detour, ...

Separate Property in a Texas Divorce?

A Divorce Dance with Destiny – Navigating the Quirky World of Property Division Picture this: You're standing in a dimly lit room, heart pounding like ...

Ways a Self-Quarantine During COVID-19 Could Help You in Divorce

By now, we are all familiar with the various ways that the government has encouraged us to be safe and practice safe habits regarding the coronavirus. ...

What considerations should you keep in mind regarding premarital agreements?

Do you know what a prenup is? I'm willing to bet that you have a pretty good idea. Prenups, or pre-marital property agreements , come up pretty ...

What are the signs of parental alienation?

One of the most disheartening things about a child custody or divorce case can be how it may negatively impact your relationship with your children. ...

Navigating Custody Enforcement in Texas

When you finish a family law case it can feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders. Whether you are dealing with a child ...

What if someone is not following a court order?

Imagine running a marathon and feeling you would have crossed the finish line. Maybe some of you have experienced that sensation. Exhilaration mixed ...

10 Texas Divorce Myths You Might Have Heard From Friends, Neighbors, and Relatives

Are you considering divorce, or have you ever heard whispers from friends, family, or neighbors that left you scratching your head about the whole ...

What are the different methods of getting a divorce in Texas?

When you file for divorce in Texas, your goal is the same as every other person who has ever done that: to get divorced. However, there is more than ...

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and your Divorce: Taxes and General Information

Setting Sail through the Divorce Storm: Your Ultimate Guide to IRAs in Divorce Settlements Ahoy there, brave sailors of the stormy seas of divorce! If ...

Tips for the courtroom

Being in a new, unfamiliar place is not a comfortable feeling for you to have. I can remember what it was like when you "graduated" from fifth grade ...

Is divorce a good idea in a recession?

Right now would seem to be a strange time for me to write a blog post on getting a divorce during a recession. As it is commonly defined, a recession ...

Helping children adjust to moving during divorce

The decision to leave your family home with your children during a divorce can be an incredibly difficult period of transition for you and your ...

Can an alimony order be terminated?

In Texas, a family court cannot order alimony to be paid by one ex-spouse to another. We hear about alimony as a topic on television shows and in the ...

Defining the Role of Your Lawyer

There are many different reasons to hire an attorney for your family law case in Texas. When some people think about family law cases, the divorce ...

How to help your children succeed in school after a divorce, Part Two

Yesterday morning the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC , posted a blog regarding some helpful tips that could help you with your child's adjustment to ...

What is a Right of First Refusal?

If you are a parent going through a divorce , then it's likely that you've thought that you would like to do as much as you can to co-parent with your ...

Getting Ready for Divorce in 2017 in Texas: Part Two of a Two Part Series

This blog post is second in an installment of two articles intended to provide some assistance to people who are planning for a divorce in the near ...

Why do I have to follow the rules in My Texas Divorce?

One of the things that troubles my clients the most while going through Texas divorce process is that they feel that they are following the rules ...

Technology as a sword and shield in your Texas divorce

The great thing about technology is that you can use it both as an offensive weapon and a defensive mechanism in your divorce . If you are not doing ...