How Long Will Alimony or Spousal Maintenance Last After My Texas Divorce? Alimony in Texas is legally known as “spousal maintenance”. Regardless of what you call it, the concept is the same—it is a payment from one spouse to another that arises out of a divorce proceeding. How long these payments will last depends on…
Read MoreAlthough a lot of things have changed because of COVID-19, the process of determining child custody in Texas has not. How you present your case may be different, but the facts that you must show remain essentially the same. The Courts still encourage parents to work together to develop a child custody solution that will…
Read MoreAs the need for divorce becomes a reality, your mind may start to race in anticipation of what lies ahead. When that happens, sleepless nights may come your way more often than not, leaving you feeling like a mess. If you want to keep your anxiety from getting the best of you, it is important…
Read MoreDuring a divorce, families must restructure their entire lives, including their finances. Figuring out child support is an important part of this process, though it is almost never easy. Both spouses need to participate in the creation of a plan and follow it precisely to make sure the kids retain their stability. Parents can make…
Read MoreAnyone who had a divorce hearing scheduled in Collin County or Denton County in the upcoming days will need to wait. According to an article in The Dallas Morning News, Collin County and Denton County courts recently suspended all non-essential court matters. Citing the risks associated with the novel coronavirus, Collin County and Denton County…
Read MorePandemics do not result in fewer concerns about child support in Texas. To be sure, many parents who make child support payments have lost their jobs. As a result, those parents have concerns about upholding child support obligations. Likewise, parents who receive child support payments have concerns about losing that support. As an article…
Read MoreParents in Collin County and Denton County and throughout the state of Texas have concerns about child custody during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Star-Telegram, Governor Greg Abbott said school closures do not give parents the right to extend custody schedules. Schools in Texas are closed through April 3rd at the earliest. Parents…
Read MoreAnyone who lives in Texas should think about entering into a prenuptial agreement before marriage in the event of divorce. According to a recent report from CNBC, the financial expert Suze Orman specifically addressed prenuptial agreements in Texas. Couples in Texas and other community property states should always have a premarital agreement in place. As…
Read MoreThe Law Office of Lauren Cain is exclusively focused on the practice of family law and divorce. Our mission is to provide our clients with the legal guidance, support and advocacy that they need to overcome the complex emotional and financial issues associated with family law. When facing the end of your marriage, the decisions…
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