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Navigating Property Division in Texas Divorce
With the divorce rate in the United States consistently hovering around 40 to 50 percent, many individuals are finding themselves facing the complex, emotional task of dividing property after the dissolution of a marriage. At the Law Office of Maria Lowry, a Houston, Texas family law firm, we strive to provide skilled guidance and… Read More »
What Factors Do Courts Use to Decide if a Parent is Unfit?
Texas courts decide child custody matters based on a holistic review of the best interests of the child. Under most circumstances, the court will find a way to maintain some custodial relationship between the child and both parents. Texas courts tend to believe that children benefit from continued contact with both of their parents…. Read More »
Property Division Tips You Should Know
Division of property is one of the most complex parts of a divorce. If you’re working toward a property division settlement, or if you know the matter will wind up in court, it’s important to understand the law and how to take the appropriate steps to protect your property, your finances, and your family…. Read More »
Property Division: What Can I Keep & What Must I Divide in Texas?
Divorce is a difficult time for any couple, regardless of whether the separation was amicable or not. One of the most important aspects of a divorce (and one that is often hotly contested) is the division of property. Texas is one of nine states that are classified as community property states. This means that… Read More »
Ways to Lose Child Custody
Texas courts decide child custody matters based on the best interests of the children, and unless given reason to think otherwise, they assume children are best served through continued contact with both parents. Courts will typically only strip a parent of their custody rights when they believe a child’s health or well-being is at… Read More »
How to Transform Community Property Into Separate Property
Texas is a community property state. That means that you and your spouse are each entitled to an equal share of the marital estate upon divorce. Under certain circumstances, however, you can protect specific pieces of property from being divided and distributed on divorce. With the right legal tools and the right representation, you… Read More »
What to Know About Divorce Temporary Orders in Houston
Navigating a divorce can be a stressful and overwhelming process. If children are involved, this stress can be compounded. In Texas, temporary divorce orders are meant to help alleviate some of the stress. These orders can help bring a set of clear expectations for both parties so that they can move through the divorce… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Property Division in a Divorce
Divorce carries a lot of myths. These misconceptions arise from pop culture, word-of-mouth, and other misinformed sources. It’s important to go into your divorce with eyes open and an accurate understanding of how the process works. Below, our knowledgeable property division attorney addresses and dispels a number of misconceptions regarding property division in a… Read More »
Retroactive Child Support in TX
If you believe you are entitled to child support, it’s important to act quickly to exercise your legal rights. It can be challenging to get a parent to pay child support with a court order already in place, but what about the time period before you obtain the child support order? Can you ever… Read More »
What Happens to Separate Property in a Divorce?
Texas is a community property state. That means that community property–property that is part of the marital estate–is jointly owned by the parties and likely subject to a 50/50 split upon divorce. What happens with property that is not a marital asset? How do you determine which property is separate and which property is… Read More »