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While it may not seem like the most romantic thing a couple should do – in fact, it may seem counter-intuitive – one of the most important items an engaged couple should have on their wedding to-do list is to have a prenuptial agreement drawn up by a Texas family lawyer. Although the purpose of a prenup is to…

In Texas, establishments such as bars, restaurants, and clubs, can be held legally accountable for the consequences of serving alcohol to visibly intoxicated individuals or minors who subsequently cause accidents that result in injuries or death to others. The following is a brief overview of the law. If you have been injured by a drunk driver,…

In many areas of the country, employers are required to supply their employees with workers’ compensation coverage. However, you may be surprised to learn that in Texas, there is no law requiring employers to purchase or provide their employees with workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, if you suffer a personal injury in the workplace, it is likely…

For most Texas parents, child support payments stop when their youngest child turns 18 or graduates from high school. But when a child has a disability that prevents him or her from becoming financially independent, the usual limits may not apply and a parent may be required to pay child support for an adult child indefinitely. For…

When you choose your child’s daycare, you do so with great care and deliberation. You read the reviews, perform a background check on the teachers, ask friends and family about their thoughts, and meet with school administrators multiple times. By the time your child’s first day rolls around, you feel comfortable and confident that your…

According to the Texas Family Code, Sec. 3.002, Texas is a community property state, meaning that all assets and possessions acquired during the marriage belong to both you and your spouse, and that during divorce, those assets and possessions will be subject to equal division, no matter which spouse ‘earned’ or ‘acquired’ the property in the…

When any aspect of a divorce is contested in Texas, a judge will require both parties to present evidence supporting their stances. Sufficient evidence is especially important in regards to marital assets and property division. Assets and property cannot be fairly divided if they are not all properly identified and valued. Unfortunately, there are divorce…

Most income earners in a Texas divorce automatically assume that any contributions made to employee sponsored or even private retirement funds or pensions are theirs for the taking. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Any contributions made to any sort of retirement fund such as an IRA, 401(k), or pension during the course of a…