Tips for Using Social Media During Divorce
Social media is ubiquitous. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…where once people chatted in person, now they chat online — a lot. As a Texas divorce and child custody attorney, I witness the pain of clients who discover online, or through text, that a spouse is cheating. I see photographs unwittingly revealed online that sabotage a divorce or… Read More »
When Can Courts Limit or Deny Visitation Rights?
In Texas, the guiding principal when deciding visitation issues is the best interests of the child. Normally, courts presume that it is in the best interests of the child to have some contact with each of his or her natural parents. Thus, Texas public policy is to encourage continued involvement by both parents, even after… Read More »
No-fault Divorce in Texas
There are many grounds for divorce under the Texas Family Code. These include adultery, imprisonment, cruelty, abandonment, and living separate and apart. All of these are fault grounds, which the party seeking the divorce must offer evidence to prove before a court can issue a divorce decree. This can complicate the process, especially if the… Read More »
Recent Changes to Texas Alimony Laws
In the past, the Texas Family Code restricted the availability of alimony—called maintenance in Texas—to the following: Spouses who were victims of domestic violence Spouses leaving a marriage of 10 years or longer who were unable to support themselves due to a mental or physical disability Spouses who were unable to obtain employment due to… Read More »