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Emergency Motions In Texas Divorce Cases
Divorce cases do not always follow a set timeline. While most issues can wait for scheduled hearings or settlement talks, some situations need quick court action. If something unexpected puts a spouse’s finances, parental rights, or safety at risk, waiting for a regular hearing may not work. Texas law lets people ask for fast… Read More »
What Evidence Matters Most In Texas High-Net-Worth Divorces?
High-net-worth divorces are not decided by emotion alone. While all divorces involve personal and family matters, those with significant wealth depend heavily on the quality, organization, and credibility of the evidence. Business interests, investments, executive pay, real estate, trusts, and separate property claims often need detailed financial analysis that goes far beyond just looking… Read More »
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 »
When Disability Is Not Enough: Lessons from McCulloch v. McCulloch on Modifying Texas Spousal Maintenance
Lessons from McCulloch v. McCulloch on Modifying Texas Spousal Maintenance The Austin Court of Appeals’ opinion in McCulloch v. McCulloch, No. 03-24-00518-CV, 2026 WL 1872638, filed June 30, 2026, is a useful reminder that a party seeking to modify support obligations in Texas must do more than point to a changed label, diagnosis, or… Read More »
Protective Orders In Texas Family Law Cases
Protective orders usually come up during some of the most stressful times a family can face. Claims about threats, harassment, family violence, or safety concerns can quickly shift the course of a divorce or custody case. These orders are meant to offer quick legal protection, but they can also have lasting effects beyond the… Read More »