Can I get a “legal separation” in my Austin, Texas family law case?
Can I get a legal separation? This is a question that is often asked by people in Austin, Texas who are having marriage difficulties and trying to figure out what their options might be. People may have heard of the term “legal separation” from well-meaning family and friends and wonder if this should be something…
Division of Property in Austin, Texas Divorce Cases
In Texas, during divorce proceedings all marital property is subject to what is known a “just and right division.” Community property is commonly divided fairly evenly between the parties, just as are all community debts. Whenever possible, the community property should be divided during divorce so that each spouse receives a fair share. In an…
Helpful Hints for Busy Families in Austin, Texas
Helpful Hints for Busy Families in Austin, Texas With the start of school it may be time to tweak your family calendaring system to maximize efficiency. In addition to the normal shared calendars from Google, Apple and Microsoft, here are a few apps and other services to aid your family in getting and staying organized…
Know your Visitation Rights for the Austin, Texas School Year
Time for School to Begin in Austin, Texas: Make Sure You Know Your Possession Rights As school is beginning in the fall each year in Austin, Texas, I get a lot of phone calls asking about how visitation rights change when the kids do go back to school. The first answer is to always check…
Separate vs. Community Property in Austin, Texas Divorce Cases
What is the difference between separate and community property in Austin, Texas divorce cases? All assets you and your spouse have acquired during your marriage because of your earnings and income is commonly referred to as community property. Examples of community property are homes or other real property, vehicles, retirement accounts (IRA’s, 401ks, pensions), stocks,…