Austin Family Law Blog

Thinking About a Valentine’s Day Engagement? Why a Prenup Deserves a Place in the Conversation Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular times of year for engagements. The plans are romantic, the excitement is real, and the future feels wide open. For many couples,...

Most people think of divorce as a single event. You file paperwork, go to court, and eventually it’s over. In reality, divorce is a series of decisions that unfold over time. Some are big and obvious. Others seem small in the moment but end up shaping the entire...

You have a custody or visitation schedule in place. On paper, it’s clear. But lately, things keep shifting. One week it’s a request to switch weekends. Another time, pickup runs late or doesn’t happen at all. Sometimes it’s a last-minute text asking to “just keep the...

The Gift of Financial Clarity: How a Prenup Protects Both Partners During the holidays, most couples are thinking about family, celebration, and—sometimes—marriage proposals. It’s a time for joy and planning for the future. But amid the excitement, few people talk...

Thinking About a Holiday Engagement? Here’s Why You Should Also Think About a Prenup The holiday season is one of the most popular times of the year to get engaged. Between family gatherings, travel, and time off work, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate new...

What to Do If Your Ex Violates a Custody Order During the Holidays The holiday season is supposed to bring out the best in everyone, but for separated or divorced parents, it can sometimes bring out the worst. When emotions are high, and family plans are in full...

Managing Child Custody During the Holidays: Keeping the Peace for Everyone The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for separated or divorced parents, they can also bring stress, scheduling conflicts, and emotional tension. Between travel plans, family...

Starting or running a business is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But if you’re a business owner in Texas, there’s one thing you might not have thought about: how marriage could affect your company. In a state like Texas, where community property laws...

Child custody disputes are already stressful, but sometimes the conflict goes beyond disagreements about schedules or decisions. In some cases, one parent may actively try to damage the child’s relationship with the other parent. This behavior is known as parental...

Divorce is never easy, but for couples over 50, it often comes with unique challenges. Sometimes called “gray divorce,” this trend has been rising across the country over the past few decades. In Texas, the same laws apply to older couples as they do to younger...