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When Emotions Drive Divorce Settlement Negotiations: Understanding Mediation Strategy and Trial Realities in Texas Property Division

February 12, 2026

The Challenge: When One Spouse Seeks Punishment Instead of Resolution After a 27-year marriage, a couple found themselves in divorce mediation following a three-year separation triggered by infidelity. What should have been a straightforward property division became a nearly 10-hour negotiation impasse—not because the assets were complex, but because the

Texas Mutual Combat Law Explained in Under 5 Minutes: Can It Help Your Case?

February 9, 2026

Getting charged with assault after a fight is incredibly stressful, especially when you believe the other person agreed to the altercation. You're probably wondering: Does Texas have some kind of "mutual combat" rule that could help my case? The short answer is yes, but it's a lot more complicated than

Pregnant during separation? Learn how Texas paternity laws handle children conceived when married but separated, and what biological fathers can do to challenge legal presumptions.

February 5, 2026

Life doesn’t always follow a neat timeline. Sometimes marriages end emotionally long before they end legally, and during those gray areas of separation, new relationships develop. When a child is conceived during this complicated period—when you’re still legally married but living separate lives—the legal questions can feel overwhelming. Who is

What Does a Texas Divorce Decree Look Like? (Plus: How Collin County Courts Handle Custody in 2026)

February 4, 2026

If you're going through a divorce in Texas, there's probably one document that's been on your mind more than any other: the Final Decree of Divorce. This single piece of paper represents the legal end of your marriage, and if you've never seen one before, it can feel like a

When Criminal Incompetency Findings Complicate Guardianship: Understanding the Intersection of Mental Health, Criminal Law, and Family Protection

February 4, 2026

A parent’s call to our office revealed one of the most complex intersections in Texas family law: seeking guardianship for an adult child who has been found incompetent to stand trial on criminal charges. This situation illustrates how criminal proceedings, mental health evaluations, and civil guardianship processes can create a

When Your Child Is Almost 18: Navigating Divorce and Child Support in North Texas

February 3, 2026

When a marriage ends after years of separation and your child is months away from graduating high school, the legal landscape becomes particularly complex. Many parents in this situation wonder: Is it too late to address child support? What happens when divorce papers arrive just as your teenager approaches adulthood?

TRO vs. Protective Order vs. Restraining Order in Texas: Which One Do You Actually Need?

February 3, 2026

When you’re facing a threatening situation, whether it’s family violence, a contentious divorce, or someone who won’t leave you alone, the legal terminology can be incredibly overwhelming. You’ve probably heard the terms “TRO,” “protective order,” and “restraining order” thrown around, but what do they actually mean? More importantly, which one

When Love Isn’t Enough: Establishing Legal Family Connections Through Adult Adoption in Texas

January 29, 2026

Family comes in many forms. Some families are built through biology, others through marriage, and still others through decades of commitment, love, and shared life experiences. But in the eyes of Texas law, not all family relationships carry the same legal weight—and that can create real-world challenges when it comes

Protecting Your Assets During Marriage: A Guide to Postnuptial Agreements in Texas

January 18, 2026

When most people think about protecting their assets in a marriage, they think of prenuptial agreements—those documents signed before the wedding bells ring. But what happens when you’re already married and want to establish clear boundaries around property and finances? That’s where postnuptial agreements come into play, and they’re becoming

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When Emotions Drive Divorce Settlement Negotiations: Understanding Mediation Strategy and Trial Realities in Texas Property Division

Texas Mutual Combat Law Explained in Under 5 Minutes: Can It Help Your Case?

Pregnant during separation? Learn how Texas paternity laws handle children conceived when married but separated, and what biological fathers can do to challenge legal presumptions.

What Does a Texas Divorce Decree Look Like? (Plus: How Collin County Courts Handle Custody in 2026)

When Criminal Incompetency Findings Complicate Guardianship: Understanding the Intersection of Mental Health, Criminal Law, and Family Protection

When Your Child Is Almost 18: Navigating Divorce and Child Support in North Texas

TRO vs. Protective Order vs. Restraining Order in Texas: Which One Do You Actually Need?

When Love Isn’t Enough: Establishing Legal Family Connections Through Adult Adoption in Texas

Protecting Your Assets During Marriage: A Guide to Postnuptial Agreements in Texas

When Assault Charges Meet Emergency Protective Orders: Navigating Criminal Cases with CPS Involvement

When Emotions Drive Divorce Settlement Negotiations: Understanding Mediation Strategy and Trial Realities in Texas Property Division

Texas Mutual Combat Law Explained in Under 5 Minutes: Can It Help Your Case?

Pregnant during separation? Learn how Texas paternity laws handle children conceived when married but separated, and what biological fathers can do to challenge legal presumptions.

What Does a Texas Divorce Decree Look Like? (Plus: How Collin County Courts Handle Custody in 2026)

When Criminal Incompetency Findings Complicate Guardianship: Understanding the Intersection of Mental Health, Criminal Law, and Family Protection

When Your Child Is Almost 18: Navigating Divorce and Child Support in North Texas

TRO vs. Protective Order vs. Restraining Order in Texas: Which One Do You Actually Need?

When Love Isn’t Enough: Establishing Legal Family Connections Through Adult Adoption in Texas

Protecting Your Assets During Marriage: A Guide to Postnuptial Agreements in Texas

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