FAQ

For efficiency, bring any documents related to your marriage to your consultation. These include:

• Financial records
• Property deeds
• Prenuptial agreements
• Information about your children.

These documents can help up give you more firm advice on your best course forward.

No. Spousal maintenance is only awarded under certain conditions, such as marriages of 10 years or more or situations involving domestic violence or disability.

Yes. Many high-net-worth individuals opt for contractual alimony as part of their divorce settlement. These agreements can be customized to reflect complex financial arrangements.

The duration of support depends on factors such as the length of the marriage, financial resources, and each party’s earning capacity. Private agreements may provide more control over the terms.

Separate property is a property you owned before the marriage, property that was acquired during the marriage by gift or inheritance, or personal injury awards or settlements. However, even separate property may be subject to the community property division rule under certain circumstances, such as when commingled into the marital estate by increasing its value through further investment.

Your divorce attorney will act as your property division lawyer advocate through your divorce. We will listen to your needs and may help you overcome any issue that may arise including the following common issues:

• Nondisclosure of or dispute over valuation of assets, business entities, retirement accounts, executive compensation packages, trust funds
• Disputes over valuation of business contracts or athletic contracts
• Disputes over enforceability of premarital agreements
• Fraudulent transfer of marital assets
• Disputes over international property division
• Disputes about debt obligations
• Appeals of court decisions
• Disputes over valuation of intellectual property, retail property, annuities, life insurance policies, deferred compensation plans, inheritances, and jewelry

Your property division lawyer will explain how fault factors into your divorce. Texas allows you to file for divorce without assigning blame when there is little chance of reconciling. A property division lawyer is necessary though because if one spouse’s wrongdoing led to the breakdown of the marriage, the court can take that into consideration when dividing property.

For example, the court may award you more than an equal share of the marital property if your spouse used substantial marital funds in a way that prevented you from benefiting from them including any of the following purposes:

• To feed a substance abuse problem
• To gamble in excess
• To pay for the expense of maintaining an extramarital affair
• To engage in illegal activities

Keep in mind, many of these issues can potentially invalidate a prenuptial agreement, so it’s always best to work with a family law and property division lawyer when facing divorce.

These cases involve complex financial matters, from asset protection to tax implications, which often require working with legal and financial experts.

It depends on factors like when the business was established and whether marital funds were used. We help assess ownership interests and explore options to protect your investment.

Unfortunately, hidden assets are a known concern. We collaborate with financial professionals to trace and uncover relevant assets and promote transparency.

Timelines vary based on the complexity of the estate, level of agreement between parties, and whether litigation is needed. We guide clients through the process with realistic expectations.

Yes, custody orders can be modified if there’s been a significant change in circumstances, such as relocation, safety concerns, or adjustments needed for your child’s well-being.

Not always. While courts prefer both parents to stay involved, sole conservatorship may be granted if there are concerns about safety, abuse, or instability.

Courts evaluate factors like the child’s physical and emotional needs, stability, parental capabilities, and any concerns about neglect, abuse, or harmful environments.

If your child’s parent doesn’t pay their Texas child support as ordered and on time, it’s subject to a 6% interest rate. If your ex still fails to pay as ordered, your child support lawyer can request help from the Attorney General on your child’s behalf and the indebted parent’s paycheck will be garnished.

The Attorney General can order garnishment of up to 50% of their paycheck. Additionally, the indebted parent could be charged with contempt of court. Contempt of court could result in a fine of $500 and six months in prison.

That’s not all though. Your child support lawyer can explain that the state can also revoke the indebted parent’s driver’s license and any professional license, block their vehicle and passport renewals, put liens on their properties, and declare them ineligible for state contracts and loans.

Yes. Your child support lawyer can request a modification of child support due to significant changes in income. If your child’s father was just promoted and given a higher salary, your child may be entitled to an increase in child support.

Consult with your child support lawyer any time you or the other parent experiences a significant change in finances.