Family Law Updates Archives

Pets in a Divorce: What Texas Law Says About Your Furry Family Members

May 22, 2025

In Texas, pets are considered property. Courts don’t typically offer pet custody or visitation, so it may be best bet to negotiate a…

Spousal Maintenance and Alimony in Texas Family Law

August 28, 2024

Many people believe that, with the passage of the Texas Spousal Maintenance statute in 1995, we now have alimony in Texas. That is not…

Required Disclosures in Texas Family Law

August 28, 2024

Texas Legislative Updates that affect Texas Family Law In the 2020 Session, the Texas Legislature passed a law that required all parties in…

Harris County Courts remain overwhelmed

August 28, 2024

According to Texas Lawyer magazine (July 19, 2010), Harris County family law courts are “overwhelmed and under pressure.” Harris County Court House I couldn’t agree more.…

Protect Your Family Interests by Hiring a Family Law Attorney

July 17, 2017

Your future, your children’s future and your financial stability are important and must be protected Why it is important to hire an attorney that specializes in…

Texas Family Law in the 84th Texas Legislature

December 29, 2014

84th Texas Legislature Begins January 13, 2015 The Texas Legislature will convene on Tuesday, January 13 and run through June 1, 2015. The Law…

Paternity and the Texas Family Code – How Long Do You Have To Prove You Are the Dad?

April 30, 2013

Who is a father? Your paternal rights under Texas Family Law can be protected This may seem a silly question, but it isn’t.…

Summary of Texas Family Law Updates – Effective Changes Now in Effect

May 31, 2012

The Texas Legislature made changes in 2011 that impact many in the area of Texas Family Law. All of these Texas Family Law updates are now…

Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) – Texas Family Law changes by the Texas Legislature in 2011

January 11, 2012

In addition to the changes I discussed in my earlier blog entitled “Texas Family Law changes by the Texas Legislature in 2011,” significant revisions were…

Family Law mediator – an opportunity to reduce unnecessary divorce litigation

November 21, 2011

The role of Family Law mediator continues to grow in Texas Family Law Courts. Virtually all family courts in Harris and surrounding counties now require mediation prior…