Monthly Archives: August 2026
International Divorce In Texas: What Happens When One Spouse Lives Overseas?
International divorce cases bring unique challenges that aren’t found in typical divorce proceedings. Every divorce involves decisions about property, finances, and family, but adding another country makes things more complex. Questions that are simple in a domestic divorce can become much harder when one spouse lives outside the United States, owns assets abroad, or… Read More »
Hague Convention Child Abduction Cases In Texas
When one parent takes a child across international borders without the other parent’s consent, the legal and emotional impact can be immediate and serious. These cases are usually more complex than typical custody disputes because they involve different legal systems, international treaties, and urgent concerns about a child’s safety. As a Texas family law… Read More »
Don’t Forget the Calendar: Affirmative Defenses That Can Defeat Texas Property Enforcement Claims
Post-divorce Property Disputes Often Begin With A Simple Complaint “My ex never turned over the property awarded in the decree.” “My ex never paid the money required by the decree.” “We discovered an asset that was never divided.” The natural tendency is to focus on ownership, valuation, tracing, or enforcement. In many cases, however,… Read More »
What To Do If Your Child Is Taken To Another Country Without Permission
Few things are more frightening for a parent than finding out their child has been taken to another country without permission. Often, the parent who takes the child believes they are doing what is best, while the other parent sees it as a violation of custody rights and court orders. These cases can quickly… Read More »
When a Premarital Agreement Replaces “Just and Right”
Why Hutcherson May Be One of the Most Important Texas Premarital Agreement Cases in Years Texas family lawyers have long understood that premarital agreements can alter property rights. What was less clear was how far that contractual power extended once a divorce court was asked to exercise its broad equitable authority under Texas Family… Read More »
What To Expect In A Contested Divorce In The State of Texas
When people hear the term “contested divorce,” they often assume it simply means that spouses disagree with one another. While disagreement is certainly part of the equation, a contested divorce in Texas typically involves far more than arguments over who gets what property or where children will live. In many cases, contested divorces require… Read More »