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- [What is Divorce Mediation?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/08/what-is-divorce-mediation/) - IDEAS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DIVORCE MEDIATION. Most of the time, marriages can be dissolved without a lengthy and costly court battle. According to Collaborative Divorce Texas, 95% of cases are now settled by agreement in Texas. Divorce mediation can save you time, money and emotional toil. Puhl Law Group PC recommends alternative dispute resolution when appropriate. Mediation consists
- [What is Your Separate Property at Time of Divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/04/what-is-separate-property-divorce/) - At time of divorce, all property in existence is presumed to be the community property of the spouses. Each spouse has the right to claim that a portion or even all of the property existing at time of divorce is his or her separate property, but must prove that claim by clear and convincing evidence,
- [Retirement Benefits in Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/05/retirement-benefits-divorce/) - The community estate owns all the property acquired through the time, toil and effort of both spouses during marriage. Thus, to the extent you have participated in any retirement plans through your employment during marriage, the resulting interest in the plan is community property, even though it may be unvested and will almost certainly be
- [Handling Joint Bank Accounts During a Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/05/joint-bank-account-divorce/) - There is danger lurking in a joint bank account. Both you and your spouse will be personally liable for any fees, charges, and overdrafts. It is not good enough to open a new account and have your pay directly deposited into your new account. You will remain at risk until the joint account has been
- [Dividing Property: Who Owns the House You Live in?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/07/dividing-property-who-owns-house/) - Your residential homestead, assuming it is not owned by a third party, can be owned 1) by you as your separate property; 2) by your spouse as your spouse’s separate property; 3) by the community estate of you and your spouse; or 4) a combination of some or all of the three estates, which is
- [Divorce in Texas: Property Rights](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/02/property-rights-divorce-in-texas/) - Divorce in Texas One of the hardest parts of divorce is the division of property, and to complicate things further: every state deals with it a little differently. That is why it matters where you live and where you file for divorce. States generally fall into one of two camps. Most states rely on equitable
- [Five Things To Do Before and During a Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/05/divorce-tips-five-things-before-during-divorce/) - Helpful Divorce Tips Divorce Tip #1: Be aware of social media You might be mad, sad or ecstatic, or all three emotions at different times of day. Don’t use social media as a way to get back at your partner. Anything you put out there (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) stays out there. It can be used
- [Contested Divorce vs. Uncontested Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/05/contested-divorce-vs-uncontested-divorce-in-texas/) - Contested Divorce and Uncontested Divorce in Texas What is a Contested Divorce in Texas? A contested divorce is when one or both spouses are disputing some aspects of their divorce. Complicated financials, custody disagreements and other complex issues usually mean you are up for a contested divorce. It means spouses can’t come to an agreement
- [Cost of Divorce: The Bottom Line](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/06/cost-of-divorce-bottom-line/) - Contemplating separation but not sure about Cost of Divorce? Now that the holidays are over, there are no more distractions so it’s time for a game plan. You may be considering ending your marriage and wondering what the cost of divorce entails. It’s no wonder this thought crosses your mind with so much sensationalized news
- [The Dividing of Unusual Assets during a Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/08/dividing-unusual-assets-divorce/) - Bank accounts, retirement savings, cars, and homes are just a few of the assets you will need to divide during a divorce. These are the main assets you think about when you start going through the divorce process. But what about the other, more unusual assets? There are many more things of value from a
- [What is Divorce Mediation?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/08/successful-divorce-mediation/) - Ideas for a Successful Divorce Mediation. Most of the time, marriages can be dissolved without a lengthy and costly court battle. According to Collaborative Divorce Texas, 95% of cases are now settled by agreement in Texas. Divorce mediation can save you time, money and emotional toil. Puhl Law Group PC recommends alternative dispute resolution when
- [Divorce Blues: Proven Tips for Beating this Beast](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/09/tips-beating-divorce-blues/) - Getting a divorce can be a traumatic time in one’s life. Truly it can give you the divorce blues. Most likely the whole process of going through a divorce or being alone again is new to you. Your head can be filled with all sorts of emotions, from elation to fear and you can flip
- [Divorce with Children- Helping Them Cope](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/09/divorce-with-children-helping-them-cope/) - There is no doubt that divorce and especially divorce with children can be extremely difficult. In fact, many people stay together longer than they should because they don’t want their children to go through the trauma of a divorce. In the long run staying in a bad marriage can actually be more detrimental to the
- [Stay at Home Moms (SAHM) Not Often Rewarded for Their Job in Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/11/sahm-not-rewarded-job-divorce/) - SAHM and Divorce Stay at Home Moms (SAHM) might have one of the most important jobs in the world. Most people don’t dispute the work is hard, the pay is low (for the hours worked) and the “work benefits” of this full-time job are slim. This life choice can be rewarding for a SAHM but
- [Co-Parenting Tips For Stress Free Living](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/10/co-parenting-tips-for-stress-free-living/) - The kids are settled back in school and the fall routine for divorced parents is well underway. Every other week, every other weekend, half of Christmas vacation- custody schedules can be a lot to keep up with. Not to mention all the other things you need to keep track of when kids are living in
- [Women and Divorce: Should I Keep The House?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/11/women-divorce-should-ask-house/) - Divorce can truly shake your foundation. Many women feel in such uncertain times keeping something known, like the family house, is important. But is that really the best option for you and your family going forward? The answer isn’t always easy for women getting a divorce. There are a few big questions to ask yourself
- [Can Divorce Have An Impact On Men’s Mental Health?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/11/mental-health-effect-divorced-men/) - Mental Health & Suicide Prevention It’s Movember. You might have noticed from the mustaches you’ve seen around your office. Growing a mustache is a fun way to bring awareness to men’s health issues like prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Did you know Movember was created to also bring awareness to a lesser known issues, like
- [Gray Divorce-What You Need to Know About This Phenomenon](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/12/truth-gray-divorce/) - What is Gray Divorce? Recent studies show about half of all marriages end in divorce. It is a sobering statistic for anyone about to walk down the aisle. Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessarily the young who are getting the most divorces. More college educated couples are staying married overall. Instead, divorce is
- [How to Tell the Kids About the Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/02/how-tell-kids-divorce/) - “Pass the peas, please. Oh, by the way, your mom (dad) and I are getting a divorce.” There is no easy way to break the news to children of parents getting a divorce. Though it is never easy, it is right to tell the kids about the divorce as soon as the decision is finalized.
- [3 Benefits of Effective Co-Parenting](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/02/3-benefits-co-parenting/) - Benefits of Co-Parenting After Divorce Co-parenting is a term used to describe parents that are divorced or separated but work together, hopefully amicably, to raise their child or children. The goal, though not always easy, is to share responsibility for raising the child even though the parents no longer live under the same roof. In
- [What is Dissipation of Assets?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/03/what-dissipation-of-assets/) - Understanding Dissipation of Assets and How to Protect Yourself Dissipation of assets is defined by the Black’s Law Dictionary as, “The use of an asset for an illegal or inequitable purpose, such as a spouse’s use of community property for personal benefit when a divorce is imminent.” For some couples, a divorce is easy and
- [How Much is Child Support in Texas?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/05/how-much-child-support-texas/) - What exactly does child supportin Texas encompass and how is it determined in this state? This is one of the most common questions we get when we meet with clients on family law matters at Puhl Law Group, PC. Child support is the money that a parent pays to the other parent to help support
- [What Clinical Notes & Records must be Maintained by Therapists?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/08/what-clinical-notes-records-must-be-maintained-by-therapists/) - Mental health care professionals are increasingly being called into depositions and court hearings to provide records and testimony concerning treatment provided to their clients. Whether you like it or not, clinical notes — including computer files — cannot be fully protected in legal proceedings. Every therapist must keep and maintain clinical notes, in some cases
- [Is marriage counseling a sure sign of impending divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/09/is-marriage-counseling-a-sure-sign-of-impending-divorce/) - Having your spouse suggest marriage counseling can feel like a painful slap in the face, especially if you thought that your relationship was in a good place previously. Thanks in no small part to how movies and television shows use marriage counseling as a way to quickly communicate that a couple’s relationship is on the
- [HOW TO DISCUSS A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT AFTER GETTING ENGAGED](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/09/how-to-discuss-a-prenuptial-agreement-after-getting-engaged/) - A prenuptial agreement is a written contract between engaged individuals that can help to minimize their risk levels should they eventually opt to divorce. The typical prenuptial agreement discusses how people intend to divide marital income and assets acquired while married, as well as how pre-existing resources, like a small business or a home, that
- [How many couples now sign prenuptial agreements?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/12/how-many-couples-now-sign-prenuptial-agreements/) - Prenuptial agreements have played a role in modern marriage for decades, but they were once Niche documents only executed by those with significant personal wealth or a high-profile position in the public eye. That has changed with the increase in overall divorce rates. Between the statistical likelihood of a divorce and more couples having two
- [Do you want to keep your home after your Texas divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/11/do-you-want-to-keep-your-home-after-your-texas-divorce/) - Every paycheck that you have brought home has helped contribute toward the house where you live. Your monthly mortgage payments could be as much as 30% of your combined income, and you may also have contributed a lot of sweat equity by helping to maintain and fix up the property. Your home represents a significant
- [Do you have a right to request make-up parenting time?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/11/do-you-have-a-right-to-request-make-up-parenting-time/) - Your Texas custody order technically determines most of the details about your relationship with your children. From when you get to see them to how much support you receive or pay, the Texas family courts determine those responsibilities based on your family’s circumstances and what a judge feels would be in the best interest of
- [3 tactics to minimize the impact of a gray divorce on retirement](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/10/3-tactics-to-minimize-the-impact-of-a-gray-divorce-on-retirement/) - Dreams of your retirement are likely what have kept you motivated throughout your career. The idea of enjoying a few decades of life unpunctuated by the demands of employment can help you defer small pleasures in the interest of saving money. You and your spouse have likely cooperated for years to set aside a portion
- [What determines the amount and duration of spousal maintenance?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/09/what-determines-the-amount-and-duration-of-spousal-maintenance/) - Your standard of living tends to increase after marriage. After all, you and your spouse can combine your incomes to maintain one household. You can afford more as a unit than you ever could as individuals. Even if one of you doesn’t work full time, their unpaid contributions around the house may allow the other
- [3 unique co-parenting concerns for children with special needs](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/09/3-unique-co-parenting-concerns-for-children-with-special-needs/) - Children with special needs require more planning and consideration than their neurotypical peers. Many families in Texas have children with medical conditions ranging from Down syndrome to autism. These children often require more caregiver support and more financial resources than other children of the same age. Special needs children in your family can also complicate
- [The potential impact of a ‘gray divorce’ on your finances](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/09/the-potential-impact-of-a-gray-divorce-on-your-finances/) - Getting divorced is always an adjustment, but this can be especially true for older people going through a “gray divorce.” After being married for 30 or 40 years (or longer), not living with your ex anymore usually means a huge change in lifestyle. Besides the emotional and practical differences, there is the financial impact, especially
- [The secret weapon to help you protect your privacy in a divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/08/the-secret-weapon-to-help-you-protect-your-privacy-in-a-divorce/) - Going through a divorce is an embarrassing experience. It requires that you show everyone in your life that your most intimate relationship has fallen apart. In some cases, you may also have to endure the revelation of embarrassing personal information during court proceedings. If you have a high-profile job or a high-asset marriage, there may
- [Is the stay-at-home parent going to get all the parenting time?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/07/is-the-stay-at-home-parent-going-to-get-all-the-parenting-time/) - Your spouse has been a stay-at-home parent for years, and you understand that during that time they spent much more time with your children. You were working to support your family, so you weren’t home as much as they were, but you still feel that you should get a fair amount of parenting time and
- [Manage your expectations to handle stress during divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/06/manage-your-expectations-to-handle-stress-during-divorce/) - Everyone goes into divorce having expectations for their idea of a “perfect” outcome. It’s important that you do manage your expectations, so you are able to work through the divorce without as much stress. When you start your divorce with an expectation of walking away with everything or a focus on punishing your spouse, you’re
- [When is it appropriate to get a postnuptial agreement?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/06/when-is-it-appropriate-to-get-a-postnuptial-agreement/) - When you got married several years ago, you and your spouse were on the same page. You both worked, and you knew that you were both able to handle your debts and expenses. Now, your spouse is asking to stay home. You’re ready to have a child, but what can you do to protect you
- [Summer vacation can make for complex custody scheduling](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/04/summer-vacation-can-make-for-complex-custody-scheduling/) - Your child custody schedule that you created when you got divorced is probably just based around your work schedule. You and your ex both have jobs, so you try to find ways that you can watch the kids when you’re at home. If the children are in school, this does get a bit easier, but
- [Tips for telling your children about divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/03/tips-for-telling-your-children-about-divorce/) - Getting divorced starts when you or your spouse begins to consider the option. This escalates when the two of you start talking about it together. Ideally, this will happen amicably and you’ll both just discuss your options, but it may not go quite that smoothly. Regardless, the two of you are eventually going to reach
- [Will divorcing destroy your business?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/03/will-divorcing-destroy-your-business/) - When you run a business, you’ll have days that are long and frustrating. You may spend extra hours at work and not be home much, either. When you work with your spouse, it can become irritating to never really get away from work, because you’re both always focused on what you can do to make
- [Does waiting to file for divorce make it easier on your kids?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/02/does-waiting-to-file-for-divorce-make-it-easier-on-your-kids/) - Divorcing when your children are still young may seem like a selfish thing to do. You may worry about how your children will handle living in two separate houses. Some parents go to great lengths to keep the end of their marital relationship from affecting their children negatively. They might choose to stay married until
- [Will being a stay-at-home parent affect your custody arrangement?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/12/will-being-a-stay-at-home-parent-affect-your-custody-arrangement/) - When you and your spouse decided to have children, you left your job. The amount you made would have covered childcare, but it wouldn’t have left you with much else. You decided it didn’t really make sense to work for 40 hours a week just to pay someone else to watch your child at the
- [3 requirements for drafting an enforceable prenuptial agreement](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/12/3-requirements-for-drafting-an-enforceable-prenuptial-agreement/) - If you and your fiance agree that a prenuptial agreement would be good for both of you, then you want to draft a contract that will stand up in court if you need it. Reaching a mutual agreement with your future spouse that a prenuptial agreement would benefit you both is a step in the
- [At what age is a couple most likely to get a divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/11/at-what-age-is-a-couple-most-likely-to-get-a-divorce/) - People often talk about divorce as though it were something that only happens to young couples that rushed into a marriage. However, statistically, young people aren’t necessarily the ones most likely to file for divorce in the United States anymore. Attitudes about marriage and divorce have changed drastically in recent decades, which means that when
- [Study: couples who met on dating apps more likely to divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/11/study-couples-who-met-on-dating-apps-more-likely-to-divorce/) - When our grandparents began dating, they could never have known that couples in the future would meet using applications on cellphones. Still, dating apps have become a common part of today’s dating landscape. The couples that meet on them, though, might have a shakier foundation than others. A new study has found that married couples
- [Can a stay-at-home parent get custody?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/10/can-a-stay-at-home-parent-get-custody/) - As a stay-at-home parent, you have a good question. You want to know if you can keep custody of your child despite having stayed at home with no job over the last several years. During that time, you relied on your spouse to provide you with the support you needed. Now, you’ll need to find
- [How much of your retirement account is at risk in a divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/09/how-much-of-your-retirement-account-is-at-risk-in-a-divorce/) - During a Texas divorce, spouses have to split up all of their community property. Anything that you have earned or purchased during the marriage could wind up split in the divorce proceedings. Your house, your vehicles and even your furniture could be community property that you have to share with your ex. Even if you
- [If you get a pay cut, can you reduce spousal support?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/08/if-you-get-a-pay-cut-can-you-reduce-spousal-support/) - Losing a job can make it difficult, and in some cases impossible, to pay spousal support. If you were ordered to pay support to your ex-spouse after your divorce, being unable to pay that bill may be frustrating. It could also mean that your ex-spouse will come after you and seek out what they feel
- [If you lose your job, can you ask for more parenting time?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/08/if-you-lose-your-job-can-you-ask-for-more-parenting-time/) - Imagine being a parent who has to work 60-hour weeks. You may not have much time to spend with your child, even if you want to. As a parent who has divorced your child’s other parent, you are on a set custody schedule. You see your child a few times a week, but it’s not
- [Can you keep the business in a divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/07/can-you-keep-the-business-in-a-divorce/) - When many couples get divorced, they have two basic things that they focus on: splitting up the time that they’re going to spend with the children and splitting up the assets that they own. This can still get complicated, but those are the two areas of focus, and looking at it this way makes it
- [What are a grandparent’s visitation rights in Texas?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/06/what-are-a-grandparents-visitation-rights-in-texas/) - As a grandparent, one of the most terrible things to consider is the idea of not being able to see your grandchild. If your grandchild’s parents are getting a divorce, you may be concerned that your child’s spouse will take action to prevent you from seeing your grandchild. Losing access is the last thing you
- [Is nesting right for your post-divorce family?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/06/is-nesting-right-for-your-post-divorce-family/) - Divorce can take a considerable toll on the emotional health of the young ones in your family. While you may be able to mitigate some of the emotional damage your kids sustain, they must eventually adjust to life after your divorce. Having a comprehensive parenting plan may help to provide structure and stability. If you
- [Should your teenager pick out their custody schedule?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/05/should-your-teenager-pick-out-their-custody-schedule/) - Since your child is already preparing for college, you and your spouse haven’t talked about what to do about custody when you divorce. Your teenager is driving and independent, so you know that they don’t necessarily need to you put a custody schedule into place or to set down specific times to go to each
- [Can a stepparent ask for shared custody without adopting?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/04/can-a-stepparent-ask-for-shared-custody-without-adopting/) - When you fall in love with someone who already has kids, their children become part of your family. Many blended families spend a lifetime together, but sometimes a stepparent finds themself in an unstable situation. They know that their marriage will soon end, but they have a strong bond with the child. Despite having never
- [Not married? Establish paternity to obtain your parental rights](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/03/not-married-establish-paternity-to-obtain-your-parental-rights/) - If you’re not married, you may not be sure how you’ll have the right to custody of your child or what kind of child support you may need to pay, if any. It’s important to address those questions as soon as you can. As an unmarried father, you don’t automatically get the same rights as
- [When a prenuptial agreement is advisable](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/02/when-a-prenuptial-agreement-is-advisable/) - Simply stated, a prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a premarital agreement, is an agreement signed by a couple before they marry which sets forth the division of their assets in the event of a divorce. While there is still a stigma attached to requesting or signing a prenuptial agreement, as though the couple is
- [Why has gray divorce become such a common occurrence?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/02/why-has-gray-divorce-become-such-a-common-occurrence/) - Divorce was once largely the domain of younger couples. People might get a divorce within a few years of getting married if they realize that their spouse misrepresented who they were or what they wanted out of life. Most people long presumed that couples who made it more than 10 or 20 years together would
- [Yes, it’s possible to have an amicable divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2021/01/yes-its-possible-to-have-an-amicable-divorce/) - An amicable divorce is one that is uncontested and generally peaceful. Both parties work together for the best possible outcome. They save time and money by being reasonable and working toward solutions instead of dragging out problems. There are many divorces that could be classified as amicable, even if the people involved have some issues
- [3 tactics that could protect your business during a divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/12/3-tactics-that-could-protect-your-business-during-a-divorce/) - Your business may be the most valuable thing that you own. Even if you have other assets that have more financial value, your business is an extension of yourself, making it emotionally valuable. It reflects years of hard work and investment. Going through a divorce doesn’t just mean ending a relationship and changing your family
- [Answers to common child support questions](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/11/answers-to-common-child-support-questions/) - Texas child support laws provide financial support for children when parents divorce or do not marry. Either parent can request child support services online, whether he or she needs to find the other parent, establish paternity, or create or enforce a child support order. These are the answers to questions parents frequently ask about child
- [Your rights if you gave up your career to take care of the family](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/11/your-rights-if-you-gave-up-your-career-to-take-care-of-the-family/) - People love to describe stay-at-home spouses like lazy freeloaders who do nothing but sip wine and watch television all day. While stay-at-home parents and homemakers do occasionally indulge in a few minutes of self care, every waking moment of their life often revolves around their family members. You may have chosen to replace a lucrative
- [Your airline miles may complicate your divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/10/your-airline-miles-may-complicate-your-divorce/) - If you are thinking about using your airline miles for a post-divorce vacation, you may need to reevaluate your plans. That is, because your soon-to-be ex-spouse may have an ownership interest in your airline miles, you may need to split them with him or her. Dividing marital assetsis part of the divorce process. When it
- [The role of adultery in Texas divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/09/the-role-of-adultery-in-texas-divorce/) - If you decide to divorce in Texas, you can choose from either a no-fault or fault-based divorce. If you pursue a fault-based divorce because your spouse was unfaithful, the adultery may affect spousal support and property division. Before filing for divorce in Texas, review what state law says about fault. Division of property With some
- [Do I Need A Prenup?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/09/do-i-need-a-prenup/) - Historically, talking about prenuptial agreements is a touchy subject. They can seem like they carry a stigma and many people avoid bringing up the subject altogether. However, a prenuptial agreement can actually benefit both parties in a marriage. Prenups can cover a wide variety of issues and make the process of marriage and possible divorce
- [Lower property division stress level by being well prepared](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/08/lower-property-division-stress-level-by-being-well-prepared/) - When you know where you and your soon-to-be-ex stand financially, you improve your chances for a fair divorce settlement. Organizing information about marital assets and debts ahead of the property division phase of the divorce will help lower your stress level. Identify your assets Some marital assets are obvious: your home, your vehicles, your bank
- [Difficult aspects of gray divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/08/difficult-aspects-of-gray-divorce/) - Perhaps you are one of the rising numbers of older Americans ending your marriage. If so, you know that splitting up after the age of 50 involves some unique challenges. Few older couples have to worry about custody issues and child support, which are often the most contentious aspects of divorce. However, you still have
- [Do you need a forensic accountant on your divorce team?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/07/do-you-need-a-forensic-accountant-on-your-divorce-team/) - If you and your spouse have considerable assets at the time of your divorce, you want to be sure you receive your fair share. After all, even though Texas law generally entitles you to half the marital estate, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may hide assets or otherwise try to take more than his or her due.
- [Understanding your rights as an unmarried father](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/06/understanding-your-rights-as-an-unmarried-father/) - Even if you are not married to your child’s mother, you have rights and responsibilities as a father. However, you cannot exercise these rights unless you establish legal paternity in Texas. Learn about the process for becoming your child’s father in the eyes of the court as well as the benefits of doing so. Completing
- [How to run a business with your ex-spouse](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/06/how-to-run-a-business-with-your-ex-spouse/) - In a divorce that involves a family business, you and your former spouse could end up co-owning the company. If you can make this work, it may be the best option over selling the business or trying to buy out your spouse. If you do decide to run the business together, Fast Company explains that
- [Custody guidance for unmarried fathers](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/05/custody-guidance-for-unmarried-fathers/) - When a married couple gives birth in Texas, the woman’s husband automatically becomes the legal father and retains parental rights even if they divorce. If an unmarried couple has a baby, the father must take action to have the legal right to visitation and/or custody. If you are in the latter situation, take these steps
- [What matters can you address in a parenting plan?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/04/what-matters-can-you-address-in-a-parenting-plan/) - Are you no longer living with your child’s other parent but hoping to embark on a successful co-parenting relationship? Many people facing similar circumstances find that creating carefully thought-out parenting plans amid divorce helps them establish and maintain successful co-parenting relationships with their exes. Co-parenting plans vary broadly in terms of what they cover, and
- [What you must know about debt in divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/03/what-you-must-know-about-debt-in-divorce/) - When you decide to get a divorce, you and your spouse will need to separate your whole lives in two. You probably know that you will create a plan to parent your children together from two different households. You also likely know that you will have to divide your property. What you may not realize
- [What does Texas consider when awarding spousal maintenance?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/02/what-does-texas-consider-when-awarding-spousal-maintenance/) - A divorce means major changes for both people involved, and this may prove particularly true if one of you was the primary breadwinner during your marriage. Once your marriage comes to an end, you may have valid concerns about how you may support yourself without your spouse’s help. Conversely, you may have valid concerns about
- [3 Ways your spouse may try to hide marital assets](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/02/3-ways-your-spouse-may-try-to-hide-marital-assets/) - Because Texas is a community property state for divorce purposes, both spouses own marital property. When your marriage ends, you probably must divide marital wealth equally. Of course, you can only fight for your fair share of assets if you know that they exist. Regrettably, a deceptive spouse may try to hide assets from you.
- [Understanding the Texas child support process](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/02/understanding-the-texas-child-support-process/) - The Child Support Division of the Texas Attorney General’s office administers child support services for Texas parents. As in other states, both parents must provide financial support for minor children after a divorce or when unmarried. Either parent can start the process by submitting an online application for child support assistance. Attending the CSRP meeting
- [Resetting your retirement plan following a divorce after age 50](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/02/resetting-your-retirement-plan-following-a-divorce-after-age-50/) - Getting a divorce after age 50 comes with its own set of problems. Chief among them is your retirement account. Your savings are not necessarily safe from divorce proceedings, and because of your age, you have little time to restock the account. On the bright side, strategies are available that can secure your financial future.
- [Taking the stress out of the holidays after divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/11/taking-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays-after-divorce/) - The holiday season can be a challenging time for people who are lonely or alone, but it can also be extremely difficult for children whose parents are divorced. Mental health experts say the holidays have an extreme effect on families and individuals because expectations are high, and many people have always used them as a
- [What does an acknowledgement of paternity do for you?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/09/what-does-an-acknowledgement-of-paternity-do-for-you/) - Many unwed parents assume that when a man’s name is put on a birth certificate, it means that he has all of the legal rights and responsibilities that go with being a father. Unfortunately, that is not the case. An unwed father needs to legally establish that he is the biological father of a child.
- [Divorce does not have to destroy your company](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/08/divorce-does-not-have-to-destroy-your-company/) - When you are a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. It is a stressful career choice, but you’ve made it work thus far. Now, however, your personal life is falling apart, and you have concerns about how ending your marriage may impact your company. Know this, divorce does not have to destroy
- [Gray divorce and its impact on older Americans](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/07/gray-divorce-and-its-impact-on-older-americans/) - Divorce is difficult, but it can be particularly difficult for people who are older and closer to retirement age. Over the last several decades, the number of divorces involving people age 50 and up has doubled. Gray divorce is a term used to describe when an older couple makes the choice to end their marriage.
- [Do unmarried fathers have parental rights?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/06/do-unmarried-fathers-have-parental-rights/) - Whether you had one date or are in a long-term, committed relationship, learning that you are becoming a father is a life-changing moment. You have many decisions to make and practical matters to consider. You may want to be deeply involved in the child’s upbringing or have as little contact as possible. You will also
- [Deciding if a prenup is right for you](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/05/deciding-if-a-prenup-is-right-for-you/) - Prenuptial agreement is not a dirty word anymore. The nature of marriage is evolving, and more couples are seeing that they can have a partnership while retaining certain rights over their assets. As more couples delay marriage until after they have established their careers, it is logical that they will not want to place their
- [Careful asset division can stabilize your future](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/04/careful-asset-division-can-stabilize-your-future/) - Like many who go through a divorce, you may feel the urgency to get the legal process over with you so you can begin to rebuild your life and redefine yourself. However, rushing the process may be detrimental to your financial health. Obtaining a fair divorce settlement or court order is critical if you hope
- [Texas is a community property state when it comes to divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/03/texas-is-a-community-property-state-when-it-comes-to-divorce/) - Navigating the divorce process can understandably be challenging from both a financial standpoint and an emotional one. This is the case whether you have years’ or decades’ worth of assets accumulated. The reality is that, no matter what your net worth may be, the choices you make concerning the division of property during divorce can
- [Finding a peaceful way to divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/02/finding-a-peaceful-way-to-divorce/) - If you and your spouse have considerable marital assets, you may expect that your divorce will have some conflict. Likewise, if you and your spouse have children, there are sure to be issues over which you will not agree. However, these conflicts do not necessarily mean your divorce must be brutal, leaving you and your
- [Should you consider mediation for your Texas divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/01/should-you-consider-mediation-for-your-texas-divorce/) - Have you decided to move forward with divorce? If you have made the decision to move forward with this process, you may be wondering what this will mean for your future. From child custody to your financial well-being, you probably have many concerns about what your post-divorce life will look like. One option for your
- [Paying too much in child support? Here’s what you can do](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2019/01/paying-too-much-in-child-support-heres-what-you-can-do/) - As a parent, you understand the importance of making sure that your child is financially secure in life. For divorced parents in Texas, this usually means paying monthly child support. But what if the current calculated amount is too high or was calculated incorrectly? Even when they are struggling, some parents feel guilty over having
- [Understand your assets when going through a high asset divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/12/understand-your-assets-when-going-through-a-high-asset-divorce/) - The substantial assets you have accumulated throughout your working career may have seemed like a blessing. They allowed you to afford your necessities and your desires, and you have not had to worry about your financial stability for some time. However, now that you have chosen to end your marriage, concern over that stability may
- [Is relocation best for your child?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/10/is-relocation-best-for-your-child/) - It is not uncommon for a spouse to survive the breakup of a marriage, the difficult divorce and the heart wrenching custody dispute, only to learn one day that the other parent is planning to move away with the children. In some cases, this is because the other parent has an offer for a dream
- [As a business owner, you want to protect your assets from divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/10/as-a-business-owner-you-want-to-protect-your-assets-from-divorce/) - Starting your own business may have been one of the highlights of your life. As your company continued to grow — and your income with it — you undoubtedly felt more accomplished. Though you may have dealt with some bumps along the way, you have likely become a savvy business person who will do what
- [A parenting plan may make divorcing with kids easier in Texas](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/09/a-parenting-plan-may-make-divorcing-with-kids-easier-in-texas/) - If you are about to go through the divorce process, you may understandably be worried about your finances and which assets you will end up taking with you. However, if you are the parent of a young child, who will end up with custody of the child is likely an even bigger concern for you.
- [What reasons may give cause for child support modification?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/08/what-reasons-may-give-cause-for-child-support-modification/) - Divorce may have been one of the more difficult parts of your life that you have faced so far. Throughout the process, however, your child likely remained your top priority. As a result, you fought for the best child custody and support terms that you could reach during your legal proceedings. Of course, you may
- [What to do when your ex is not meeting the terms of your divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/07/what-to-do-when-your-ex-is-not-meeting-the-terms-of-your-divorce/) - Once the dissolution of marriage is completed, you’d think life would start to get a bit easier. A divorce settlement is in place and all you have to do is abide by its terms. Well, what happens if you do everything you can to live up to the terms but your ex does not? Is
- [I’m getting a divorce. Is my inheritance protected?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/06/im-getting-a-divorce-is-my-inheritance-protected/) - An inheritance is a gift left to an individual after another person has died. The gift then becomes part of the heir’s property, but if that person is married, is his or her spouse entitled to a share of the funds? For some, an inheritance can represent a large portion of personal wealth. Inheritances are
- [What are my options for spousal maintenance?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/05/what-are-my-options-for-spousal-maintenance/) - At the end of a marriage, you and your spouse have the opportunity to decide on the details of the settlement. Of course, the two of you may have differing ideas on how to divide assets between the two of you and the amount of any support payments. Luckily, if the two of you can’t
- [Are there any drawbacks to drafting a prenuptial agreement?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/04/are-there-any-drawbacks-to-drafting-a-prenuptial-agreement/) - Preparing to marry is an exciting time, but Texas couples would be wise to think beyond just the day of the wedding. There are many things that a couple can do to prepare for the future beyond the big day, and one of those things is to draft a prenuptial agreement. Many people think that
- [Mediation can help to take the tug of war out of divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/03/mediation-can-help-to-take-the-tug-of-war-out-of-divorce/) - You and your spouse realize that you cannot reconcile your differences. As a result, you decide to get divorced. However, the thought of playing tug of war with your soon-to-be ex is not exactly appealing. After all, getting a divorce is far from fun and games. Fortunately, your divorce does not have to be an
- [Protecting yourself from your future spouse’s debt](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/02/protecting-yourself-from-your-future-spouses-debt/) - You and your fiancé probably spend a lot of time doing fun things together. Perhaps you like to try new restaurants, go to concerts and even take romantic vacations together. You may also be planning an elaborate wedding that is sure to leave a dent in your budget. One thing you may be noticing is
- [How to ‘do divorce’ with kids](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/01/how-to-do-divorce-with-kids/) - As a busy Texas parent, you likely spend a lot of time shuttling your kids to and from school events, sports activities and social engagements. In fact, perhaps you have described yourself like others in the past by saying you feel more like a personal chauffeur than a parent. Driving here or there (and everywhere!)
- [A prenuptial agreement may be in your best interests](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2018/01/a-prenuptial-agreement-may-be-in-your-best-interests/) - It is likely that you have witnessed people you know and love going through a divorce. Perhaps your own parents, friends or your business partner had to put life on hold while he or she sorted out property rights and divided assets. The lucky ones walked away with a satisfying settlement, but many probably spent
- [Parenting Coordinator vs Parenting Facilitator. What is the Difference?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/12/parenting-coordinator-facilitator-difference/) - Have you experienced co-parenting conflicts and struggles due to poor communication during or after a divorce? If you have you might want to ask your family lawyer about utilizing a parenting coordinator or parenting facilitator. What is the difference in a parenting coordinator vs a parenting facilitator? When families are going through a difficult or
- [When Is a Child Allowed to Testify in Court and When Is it Appropriate?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/10/child-allowed-testify-court-appropriate/) - A divorce case that goes to court can be hard for every member of the family, especially the children. When is it appropriate for a child to testify in court? In Texas, though there is no specific age at which a child can testify. There are both legal and practical considerations to consider when determining
- [Claiming and Protecting Dependency Exemption for a Non-Custodial Parent](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/10/claiming-protecting-dependency-exemption-non-custodial-parent/) - A parent is entitled to claim a dependency exemption for each child they support. A dependency exemption works just like a tax deduction. It reduces taxable income resulting in the taxpayer paying less income tax. The exemption amount is adjusted each year for inflation. For tax year 2017 and 2016, the exemption amount is $4,050
- [When Does My Child Support Obligation End in Texas?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/10/child-support-obligation-end/) - If you are contemplating a divorce and already have children together, you may be wondering when your child support obligation ends in Texas. In most cases the law requires you to pay child support until the child is considered an adult. A child is considered an adult when the child turns 18 of age or
- [What is the SDU (State Disbursement Unit) and what does it do for me?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/10/sdu-state-disbursement-unit/) - Raising children is difficult. Having the means to provide for them is an important aspect of the job. The Texas Family Code orders that all child support payments must go; through the Texas SDU (State Disbursement Unit), and they disperse them. What can the SDU (State Disbursement Unit) do for you? Whether you are receiving
- [When is it Appropriate to Seek Termination of Parental Rights?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/09/appropriate-seek-termination-parental-rights/) - Sometimes after a divorce, one parent has little involvement in a child’s life. The other parent doing all the work may feel they are better off without the other parent and seek to terminate their rights as parents. One question we get at Puhl Law Group, P.C. is, “When is it Appropriate to Seek Termination
- [Michael Puhl | 2017 Texas Super Lawyers List](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/09/michael-puhl-2017-texas-super-lawyers-list/) - Michael Puhl, principal attorney at Puhl Law Group, P.C. has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list again in 2017. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Texas are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas
- [I Lost My Job: What Do I Do if I Am Unable to Pay Child Support?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/08/lost-job-unable-pay-child-support/) - There is one thing certain in life- change. The good, the bad, and the ugly. The Puhl Law Group, P.C., has had many a stressed client come through the door and share, “I lost my job. What do I do if am unable to pay child support?” There are many circumstances, that could change an
- [How Can I Make a Child Support Modification?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/08/make-child-support-modification/) - Things change. A child support agreement for a four and six-year-old might not be right for the same kids as they turn fourteen and sixteen – hello cell phone bill and braces! Kidding aside, the needs of a child might change as they get older. Parents might lose, or better yet get a better paying
- [Divorce with Special Needs Children](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/07/divorce-special-needs-children/) - Divorce is difficult. What if you are contemplating divorce with special needs children? Your divorce and child custody arrangement could leave you with even harder decisions to make than in a typical divorce. The term “special needs” refers to a physical, developmental, or mental disability in a child. This can range from being on the
- [How is Child Support in Texas Determined?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/07/child-support-texas-determined/) - Child Support in Texas All parents must support their children financially. It is their legal duty as a parent. Child support is the money the parent pays the other parent to help support his or her child when that parent doesn’t live with the child.In most cases, it is the parent that does not have
- [When is a protective order necessary and how do I get one?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/07/when-protective-order-necessary/) - A protective order is a civil court order meant to prevent continuing acts of family violence from occurring. You can also get a protective order against sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking. According to Texas law, the act of family violence (known often as domestic abuse) is defined as 1) any act by one member
- [What is the Role of an Amicus Attorney in Divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/07/role-amicus-attorney-divorce/) - What happens when parents disagree on what is in the best interest of their children? In a divorce proceeding with two conflicting sides, and even a third side, with a child’s opinion, a court might appoint an amicus attorney to make sure the child’s needs are met in a divorce. How Does an Amicus Attorney
- [What is Sole Managing Conservatorship and When Should it be Awarded?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/06/sole-conservatorship-awarded-texas/) - When clients come into the Puhl Law Group, LLP seeking assistance for a divorce or a child custody case we often hear the question, “Can I receive sole custody of my child?” Custody in Texas is called “conservatorship.” Conservatorship is used to describe the legal rights and responsibilities of a parent.In Texas, a judge may
- [What Does It Mean To Be Board Certified When Selecting An Attorney?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/05/board-certified-mean-selecting-attorney/) - If you are starting the divorce process in North Texas it is important to obtain a board certified family lawyer for your case. According to the Holmes and Rahe stress scale, going through a divorce is rated the second most stressful event in people’s lives. You don’t want to add, ” Is my lawyer qualified?”
- [Creative Possession Schedules](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/05/creative-possession-schedules/) - Different careers and parenting styles might call for a Creative Possession Schedule for a divorced family. If a parent travels a lot for work, for example, as a pilot, it may not be appropriate to follow a Standard Possession Order. What if mom is a doctor and is on call, a 50/50 schedule would not
- [Toddler Visitation Schedule – What’s Best for the Child?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/04/toddler-visitation-schedule-best-child/) - Getting a divorce is obviously a stressful time for adults. It can also put a lot of undue stress on children if not handled properly. Going through a divorce presents challenges for kids at any age, and toddlers have their own unique set of issues. If you have small children, you need to work out
- [Why A Higher Divorce Rate Can Be Seen As A Good Thing](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/03/higher-divorce-rate-good-thing/) - Talk to any elder and you will hear stories of true love and golden wedding anniversaries, it still happens. Those are the stories we love to hear, books and movies like The Notebook sell millions. We love a tale of true love against all odds that last a lifetime. The truth of the matter, this
- [Social Media and Divorce: Should I Unfriend my Ex on Facebook?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/02/unfriend-ex-facebook/) - Divorce Social Media Questions Answered If you don’t like someone’s posts on social media like Facebook, you can usually unfriend them without them ever knowing. What happens when that someone is an ex-spouse? Should you cut ties and unfriend them? For most people, the answer is probably yes. It is one of the many things
- [Child Centered Divorce: Tips to Achieve this Approach](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/01/child-centered-divorce-take-time-think-about-children/) - What is a child centered divorce? Everyone knows that kids should be protected from their parents’ conflicts. In fact, that is one of the central premises around a child centered divorce. Unfortunately many couples find this hard to achieve this with emotions running high. When there is so much hurt and anger it can feel
- [Gray Divorce: How To Prepare Yourself](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/01/preparing-gray-divorce/) - Preparing for a Gray Divorce As discussed in a previous blog, gray divorce is on the rise. Gray divorce refers to couples over the age of fifty seeking a divorce. In most cases, these couples are not paired from second or third marriages but surprisingly long-term first marriages. The kids are out of the house
- [Texas Super Lawyer 2016- Michael Puhl](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/09/texas-super-lawyer-2016-michael-puhl/) - Michael Puhl, principal attorney for the Puhl Law Group PC, has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list again in 2016. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Texas are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas
- [You’ve Been Served a Lawsuit. What’s Next?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/07/served-lawsuit/) - You’ve Been Served a Lawsuit. Being served with a lawsuit can be quite anxiety-producing. Most likely you were not expecting it, or at least not at that exact moment. First things first, take a deep breath. Now find a reputable lawyer you can trust. It should be an easy process to schedule a phone call
- [The 411 on Protective Orders](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/07/protective-orders/) - What Exactly is a Protective Order? A Protective Order is a civil court order that is created so it is illegal for someone to threaten the safety of the person who filed the Protective Order. You might need one as protection against someone who wants to harm you. Protective Orders are most commonly issued to
- [Detrimental Phrases That Lead To Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/07/detrimental-phrases-lead-divorce/) - When it comes to keeping a marriage happy, sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut. According to top marriage counselors below are some very detrimental phrases you should nix from your marriage vernacular. Help avoid fights and possibly worse, a future divorce by not using these sentences. Detrimental Phrases to a Marriage Never
- [Surprising Things You Might Gain in a Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/06/surprising-things-might-gain-divorce/) - Like a phoenix rises from the ashes, so will you after a divorce. There’s no timetable to the process of a divorce. And it is a process, from the start… I’m thinking about getting a divorce…until all the dust has settled and you are on your way to complete healing. Along this journey you might
- [Relocation Litigation- Can a Parent Move Away with the Kids?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/06/relocation-litigation-parent-move-kids/) - Custody Relocation Litigation in Texas Say you get a once-in-a-lifetime job offer that would be an incredible opportunity for you and your family. You take it, right? But what if that job happens to be in another state other than Texas and you have custody or joint custody of your kids in Texas? Your ex-spouse
- [Michael Puhl Receives AV Preeminent 5 Star Peer Review Rating Again](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/04/av-preeminent-peer-review-rating-again/) - I am proud to once again have received an AV Preeminent 5 Star Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating for in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of the members of the Bar and Judiciary. This is the 18th consecutive year that I have been the
- [FAQ: What type of cases does the District Court hear?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/04/types-cases-district-court/) - I am frequently asked while campaigning for election to the 416th District Court, “What type of cases does the District Court hear?” and “Why is the court important to me?” The fact is that this is a serious court, considering the most serious of trial cases in Texas. Jurisdiction of District Courts in Texas District
- [Child Adoption Laws and Processes](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/04/child-adoption-laws-processes-texas/) - Child Adoption in Texas Adopting a child can change many lives for the better. It can be an intimating process to start as child adoption laws in Texas are complicated. Although sometimes tedious, the outcome is well worth all the paperwork. If you are ready to make a commitment to meet the physical, social, and
- [The Vote is in YOUR Court](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/04/board-certified-attorney-district-court-judge/) - Why is electing a Board Certified attorney as your next 416th district court judge important to you? There are more than 90,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only about 800 are Board Certified in family law. That equates to less than 1% of all attorneys practicing in Texas. Board Certification is a mark of
- [Mandated Counseling in Texas Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/03/mandated-counseling-texas-divorce/) - Did you know counseling could be mandated during the Texas divorce process? Couple’s counseling is generally a good investment to make before and even during a marriage. Before the wedding it can help future wives and husbands to learn more about one another’s personalities and what issues might arise in a marriage. And better yet,
- [The How To On Child Custody Modification](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/03/child-custody-modification/) - Child Custody battles. It’s one of the main reasons many people need a divorce lawyer in the first place. Once the custody orders are settled it is important for both sides to stick to them for the benefit of the child(ren). But as you know some things don’t go according to plan, especially in divorce.
- [Divorce Mediation: Is it right for me?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/02/divorce-mediation-right-for-me/) - Divorce mediation is enacted on television all the time, usually with an embattled couple sitting across the table from each other, with their lawyers at their sides. As they work out the details of their divorce, the shows typically infuse the scenes with the necessary drama. But what is it really like and is it
- [Beginning of the year: When More Divorces Happen](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/01/beginning-year-more-divorce/) - The beginning of the New Year proves to be a popular time for divorce. The holidays are over, the bills are in and many people have started (and already stopped) their New Year’s resolutions. James McLaren, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers shared, “We see a significant increase in people seeking out divorce
- [What Happens to your 401K after a Divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2016/01/your-401k-after-divorce/) - Your 401K after Divorce It’s January. Time for people to take stock of their weight, love life, and financials (among other topics). Maybe you’re envisioning a future that doesn’t include your current spouse. And maybe you want to start saving more money for that future and are looking for ways to increase your savings. Upping
- [Fathers’ Rights in Divorce- Fact vs. Myth](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/10/fathers-rights-divorce-fact-vs-myth/) - If you are going through a divorce, it’s important to know fact from myth. As a father, you should know what your rights are to get the most significant amount of custodial or visitation time with your child/children. 1. Myth or Fact about fathers’ rights in divorce: Fathers must move out of the family residence
- [Divorce and Children: Mothers’ 5 Most Common Questions Answered](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/10/divorce-children-mothers-top-five-concerns/) - Mothers have many concerns and fears about what is going to happen to their children during and after divorce. Here are the top five concerns we hear most often at our family law firm when divorce and children play a major role. Will I be given primary child custody? Most cases are resolved by appointing
- [Divorce and Its Most Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/11/divorce-frequently-asked-questions/) - When it comes to divorce, it’s normal to have all sorts of questions when dealing with emotional, financial, or other types of stress and in our experience we tend to come across the same question more than once. We put together our most frequently asked questions to share with anyone who is contemplating the idea
- [New To Child Custody? This is For You](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/11/new-to-child-custody/) - When going through a divorce, one of the first concerns of any parent is what will happen to my kids? Child Custody can be the most challenging aspect of a divorce and if you are going through this, you’ll find these 5 top concerns beneficial. 1. Can I get primary custody of my kids? ;
- [Filing For Divorce: A How-To-Guide For The Holidays](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/12/filing-divorce-guide-holidays/) - When the weather begins to turn cold, it signals the start of a series of get-togethers with family and friends, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s At the best of times, these occasions are loving, fun, and enjoyable But when a marriage is simply not working out, holiday festivities can make it clear that it’s time
- [Michael Puhl To Present at TAMFT Annual Conference in Sugar Land](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/02/michael-puhl-present-annual-conference-texas-association-marriage-family-therapists-sugar-land/) - Michael Puhl will participate as a conference speaker at the 2014 Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Annual Conference, to be held at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas on March 6-8, 2014. Marriage and family therapists from throughout the State of Texas are expected to attend. On March 6,
- [Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings Lesson 1: The Basics](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/tips-testifying-legal-proceedings/) - Most non-lawyers are unfamiliar with how our legal system operates and the often adversarial nature of the process. Testifying in court routinely creates stress, worry and high anxiety for anyone untrained and unfamiliar with its nuances. As with any other new endeavor, gaining some familiarity and experience with the process can help to alleviate most
- [Managing the Holidays After Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2015/12/managing-holidays-after-divorce/) - 6 Simple Ideas for Managing the Holidays After Divorce Keeping the holiday spirit alive after a recent divorce can be trying to say the least. This time of the year is already busy, hurried and often times stressful. Holidays after divorce can leave you feeling utterly drained -physically and emotionally. Here are a few simple
- [6 Tips to Make Your Divorce Moving Day Easier](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2015/12/divorce-moving-day/) - There are so many changes during divorce that it’s hard to keep up with everything, from your day-to-day grind to your retirement fund. But there’s one change that can really hit home (literally), and that’s a change of address. The paperwork is scary enough – making sure you don’t miss anything in all the details.
- [Divorce and Taxes: Important Fundamentals To Know](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2015/03/divorce-taxes-fundamentals/) - Isn’t it amazing how long it seems to take for summer vacation to get here, but don’t you get the feeling in March that you barely finished last year’s taxes and here it is again already? Doesn’t seem right! Here are some fundamentals that deal with divorce and taxes you likely already know, but let’s
- [Employee Compensation Subject to Asset Division](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2015/01/employee-compensation-asset-division/) - Many companies compensate employees with stock awards, stock option, annual bonuses, and other such items. To the extent these assets, or even a portion of them, are attributable to employment by that company during marriage, then that portion is community property subject to asset division at time of divorce. Normally there is a vesting period
- [Divorce Documents Become Part of the Public Record](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2015/01/divorce-allegations-public-record/) - Texas will give you a no-fault divorce based on an allegation that the relationship between you and your spouse has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation. Nobody really knows what any of that means, and of
- [What Happens to Business Interests in a Divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/09/business-interests-divorce/) - Most people who own businesses set up a corporation or a partnership from which to operate the business. That gives the owner a layer of protection from liability arising out of the business and can result in some tax benefits as well. In law, a corporation or a limited liability partnership, or any other registered
- [Subpoenas for Clinical Records and Clinical Notes](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/09/subpoenas-clinical-records-clinical-notes/) - In some states, attorneys have the legal authority to issue subpoenas to which you must comply. Texas is one of the states. This includes a subpoena duces tecum, whereby you have to bring the client’ s records with you. Assuming this is true in your jurisdiction, you must appear in court at the time and
- [Self Representation and its Four Major Problems](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/08/major-problems-self-representation/) - “Pro Se” means you want to represent yourself in your divorce case and skip hiring and paying a family law attorney. It is never a good idea and almost always is a very bad idea when contemplating self representation. Understandably, you are probably thinking you can get forms from the internet and fill in the
- [Going Through a Divorce? Get it Right the First Time](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/08/divorce-get-it-right/) - Divorce can be an exhausting and traumatic experience, often made worse by your spouse, and sometimes made worse by your
- [What Clinical Notes & Records must be Maintained by Therapists?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/08/clinical-notes-records-maintained-therapist/) - Mental health care professionals are increasingly being called into depositions and court hearings to provide records and testimony concerning treatment provided to their clients. Whether you like it or not, clinical notes — including computer files — cannot be fully protected in legal proceedings. Every therapist must keep and maintain clinical notes, in some cases
- [Reimbursement Claim: A Tool in Dividing Property at Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/07/reimbursement-claim-dividing-property-divorce/) - As you have learned from reading our blogs, you know that property is not automatically divided 50-50 in a Texas divorce. The divorce court is instructed by statute to divide the property in a “just and right” manner. That means the court is supposed to put fairness front and center. A tool for doing that
- [Divorce and Home Ownership: Why It May Not Be Fair!](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/07/divorce-home-ownership-not-fair/) - Lately, we’ve been getting more questions from current clients about home ownership during a divorce. Not every circumstance is the same but there are certain similarities to every case. Maybe this scenario describes your situation. You and your significant other – your SO, for short – have decided to get married and buy a house,
- [Personal Liability on Debts During a Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/07/personal-liability-debts-divorce/) - Who is Liable for What? It is important for you to understand the concept of personal liability on debts, which is almost certain to be important in the resolution of your divorce. Your goal will be to put yourself into the most protected position possible with regard to unpaid liabilities existing as of the time
- [Employee Benefits and Divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/06/employee-benefits-divorce/) - Many companies compensate employees with stock awards, stock option, annual bonuses, and other such items. To the extent these employee benefits, or even a portion of them, are attributable to employment by that company during marriage, then that portion is community property subject to division at time of divorce. Normally there is a vesting period
- [What Happens to the Mortgage During a Divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/06/divorce-mortgage-house/) - Divorce and Mortgage Whichever of you or your spouse is awarded the family residence will almost certainly also be awarded the mortgage against it and ordered to assume all liability for payment on it moving forward. Occasionally, the person receiving the property will also be ordered to refinance the mortgage to relieve the spouse of
- [How to Protect Your Separate Property](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/05/blog-2014-05-protecting-your-separate-property/) - The best ways to protect your separate property are by way of premarital and postmarital contracts, but those require the written agreement of both you and your spouse. There are things you can do on your own which will help keep your separate property financial assets separate. 1. Keep Your Records. Hang on to all
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 10: Top 12 Recommendations for Records to Be Kept by Counselors in Preparation for Trial](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/tips-testifying-lesson-10-top-12-recommendations-records-kept-counselors-preparation-trial/) - In a previous post on how to avoid legal problems when engaging in a new counseling relationship, we mentioned that you never know when a client will become involved in a legal dispute, like a divorce or a child custody case, that will require your participation. Because of that, it’s critical to keep client records
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 9: The Role of the Counselor in Child Custody Evaluations](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/tips-testifying-lesson-9-role-counselor-child-custody-evaluations/) - Mental health professionals have to switch hats between different roles when their clients become involved in legal proceedings. While a counselor typically has a patient-focused therapeutic approach in normal counseling sessions, the requirements and expectations are quite different in child custody evaluations. Tips for Testifying Lesson 9: The Role of the Counselor in Child Custody
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 8: How to Anticipate and Avoid Legal Problems When Engaging in a New Counseling Relationship](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2015/03/tips-for-testifying-lesson-8-how-to-anticipate-and-avoid-legal-problems-when-engaging-in-a-new-counseling-relationship/) - In previous posts in this series of Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings, we’ve looked at specific advice for when you’re on the witness stand, like how to respond to trick questions, how direct and cross-examination work, and who can testify as an expert. Today, we’re stepping away from the courtroom to the therapist’s office,
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 7: 10 Essential Differences Between a Therapeutic and a Forensic Relationship](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/10-essential-differences-between-a-therapeutic-and-a-forensic-relationship/) - We’ve previously covered the differences between lay witnesses and expert witnesses, as well as who is qualified to testify as an expert witness and the limitations on expert testimony. Essentially, a treating provider is limited to providing lay testimony on the observable facts. If expert testimony from a mental health professional is needed in a
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 6: Who Is Qualified to Testify as an Expert](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/who-qualified-testify-as-expert/) - In our last lesson in our ongoing series, Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings, we looked at the differences between lay witnesses and expert witnesses, and pointed out that a lay witness on the stand can generally only testify about facts, while an expert witness can testify regarding the opinions or conclusions he or she
- [Who gets to keep a house after a divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2020/02/who-gets-to-keep-a-house-after-a-divorce/) - Divorces often involve disputes over numerous assets and debts, as both parties work to separate their lives. The process is often very complex, and it is important to work towards a satisfactory outcome for everyone involved. The division of a home is often a key topic during a divorce. Understanding the legal factors that may
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 5: Lay Testimony, Expert Testimony, and the Mental Health Professional](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/tips-for-testifying-lesson-5-lay-testimony-expert-testimony-and-the-mental-health-professional/) - Our series of Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings continues! In Lesson 4, we explored the courtroom procedure of direct and cross examination. Lesson 5 is a little more specific, focusing on when a mental health professional is allowed to give their opinion on the facts while testifying. Lesson 5: Lay Testimony, Expert Testimony, and
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 4: Direct and Cross Examination of Witnesses](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/03/tips-for-testifying-lesson-4-direct-and-cross-examination-of-witnesses-2/) - This series of Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings is designed to help witnesses understand courtroom procedures, so they can be as comfortable and prepared as possible for giving their testimony.Our last lesson looked at how to handle trick questions during testimony, and today we’re exploring the process of direct and cross examination of witnesses
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 4: Direct and Cross Examination of Witnesses](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/tips-for-testifying-lesson-4-direct-and-cross-examination-of-witnesses/) - This series of Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings is designed to help witnesses understand courtroom procedures, so they can be as comfortable and prepared as possible for giving their testimony. Our last lesson looked at how to handle trick questions during testimony, and today we’re exploring the process of direct and cross examination of
- [Tips for Testifying Lesson 2: How to Respond to Questions on the Stand](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2014/03/tips-testifying-lesson-2-respond-questions/) - Welcome to the second installment of MyFamilyLawyer.net’s series of Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings In Lesson 1, we discussed the basics of providing courtroom testimony. This lesson, on how to respond to questions on the stand, will describe more sophisticated techniques for providing testimony in legal proceedings. Do Not Exaggerate. Specifically, do not make
- [How do people hide assets during divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/08/how-do-people-hide-assets-during-divorce/) - It is illegal to hide assets during a divorce. Couples need to make a disclosure of all the assets they have jointly acquired during their marriage, as all marital assets are subject to division. The only things that should be excluded from the marital estate are separate assets, such as items that spouses purchased before
- [Michael Puhl Receives an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/09/michael-puhl-av-preeminent-peer-review-rating/) - Social media is an increasing source of marital problems, which can lead to divorce. Even a seemingly harmless photograph posted on Facebook can push a couple into a break-up. In addition, Facebook postings, tweets, texts, and emails appear regularly as evidence in divorce trials. An astonishing number of people – while they are married -sign
- [When Divorce is Caused by High Tech Cheating](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/09/when-divorce-is-caused-by-high-tech-cheating/) - Social media is an increasing source of marital problems, which can lead to divorce. Even a seemingly harmless photograph posted on Facebook can push a couple into a break-up. In addition, Facebook postings, tweets, texts, and emails appear regularly as evidence in divorce trials. An astonishing number of people – while they are married -sign
- [The Role of the Child in Custody/Possession Decisions](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/09/the-role-of-the-child-in-custody-possession-decisions/) - Most people are confused and often incorrect about when a child can choose whether to live with his mother or his father, and frequently ask us this question at Puhl and Berbarie at MyFamilyLawyer.net. The Texas statutes, which contain all the applicable laws regarding child custody, provide that the court shall interview a child 12
- [Top Five Things to Know About Child Support](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/06/top-five-things-to-know-about-child-support/) - The most important thing to know is that you can and most likely will be sent to jail if you don’t pay regularly and on time. Debtors’ prisons are still open in Texas for people who fail to follow a court order for payment of child support. You can be held in jail until you
- [Tax & Other Important Factors Regarding Child Support](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/06/tax-other-important-factors-regarding-child-support/) - We understand you are going to have many questions about child support, which we can answer. For instance, child support payments are not taxable to the recipient. If you are receiving child support, you do not need to report those payments as income on your federal income tax return. That makes the payments more valuable
- [How Much Will I Owe for Child Support?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/06/how-much-will-i-owe-for-child-support/) - The Texas Legislature enacted statutes governing the calculation of child support. The law requires that both parents contribute to the support of their child, to the extent of the actual proven needs of the child, based on their respective abilities to pay, and taking into account the amount of nonmonetary support each parent may provide.
- [Michael Puhl To Speak at TCA’s Annual Professional Growth Conference](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2013/11/michael-puhl-to-speak-at-tcas-annual-professional-growth-conference/) - DALLAS (November 19, 2013) –Michael Puhl, family law attorney, will participate as a conference speaker at the 2013 Texas Counselors Association Annual Professional Growth Conference to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Antonio, Texas on November 20 through 23, 2013. Mental health providers from throughout the State of Texas are expected to attend.
- [When will Alimony be Awarded in Texas?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/06/when-will-alimony-be-awarded-in-texas/) - Alimony, otherwise known as spousal maintenance in the state of Texas is a common term used for a regular payment one spouse makes to the other spouse during or after a divorce. The money is from the former spouse’s future income. This money is in addition to the division of marital property or child support
- [How do I Protect My Child from an Alcoholic Parent?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/09/how-do-i-protect-my-child-from-an-alcoholic-parent/) - Along with other key issues including; financial, communication and incompatibility, addiction is one of the top reasons why many couples end up going through a divorce. If you find yourself divorcing, for this reason, you may be wondering how to protect your child from an alcoholic parent. After all, just because you had to put
- [Benefits of Establishing Paternity for Unmarried Parents](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2017/11/benefits-of-establishing-paternity-for-unmarried-parents/) - According to the Center for Public Policy Priorities, 42% of single-mother families live in poverty; twice the rate of single-father families in Texas. Having a baby brings joy and new responsibilities for a family. If you happen to be having a baby but are not married to the father it can also deliver added stress,
- [Could your spending habits lead to divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2022/05/could-your-spending-habits-lead-to-divorce/) - You believe that your spending habits are fine. You can always pay the credit cards off at the end of the month and you put aside a little bit of your income for savings, but you make sure to spend money on things that you want. For you, financial freedom means getting to buy the
- [Co-parents: Remember these 5 tips](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/02/co-parents-remember-these-5-tips/) - Children who are learning how to live in two homes because of their parents’ divorce will look to those adults for stability. In some cases, these children will have the benefit of their parents being able to work as a true parenting team through co-parenting. It isn’t always easy to co-parent, but it’s usually a
- [Can one parent leave Texas with the children after a divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/03/can-one-parent-leave-texas-with-the-children-after-a-divorce/) - Sharing custody of minor children is often a real challenge for parents. Frequently seeing one another to exchange children can provoke emotional reactions, and having limited access to the children whom a parent loves is never easy. Some parents in Texas who are trying to make their shared custody arrangements work will find themselves facing
- [What happens if your spouse won’t negotiate during the divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/03/what-happens-if-your-spouse-wont-negotiate-during-the-divorce/) - You want a divorce, but your spouse – for whatever reason – doesn’t want to admit that the marriage is over. That’s made negotiating an end to your relationship particularly difficult, if not impossible. You’ve been stuck at a stalemate for months now, with no sign of moving forward. Is there anything you can do?
- [How hidden assets can impact the outcome of a divorce](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/04/how-hidden-assets-can-impact-the-outcome-of-a-divorce/) - In theory, Texas state law grants both spouses a right to a fair share of their marital estate. Community property laws generally render all income earned and assets acquired during the marriage the joint property of both spouses. If spouses cannot reach a mutual agreement and need to litigate their divorce, a judge will divide
- [Can you address child custody in a prenup?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/05/can-you-address-child-custody-in-a-prenup/) - You’re getting married, and you know that you plan to have children in the future. You want to make sure that your future with those children is always secure and that you get to spend time with them. You also know that divorce is fairly common and that you and your spouse might eventually split
- [Will division of retirement assets trigger a penalty?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/05/will-division-of-retirement-assets-trigger-a-penalty/) - Couples who have accumulated more resources during their marriages often have a more difficult process when they decide to divorce. More assets to divide will mean more financial terms to negotiate and more resources to disclose and value. People may disagree about how to divide their property and may struggle to complete the asset division
- [Could an extra service actually reduce the cost of a divorce?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/07/could-an-extra-service-actually-reduce-the-cost-of-a-divorce/) - Divorce can be a financial double whammy. People have to divide their property with their spouses, which will diminish their personal wealth substantially. They often have to accept a lower standard of living than they enjoyed during the marriage. They will also have to pay for filing fees and the services of their lawyer. The
- [Why are older couples getting divorced more often?](https://www.myfamilylawyer.net/blog/2023/07/why-are-older-couples-getting-divorced-more-often/) - Over recent years, studies have found that older couples are starting to get divorced at a higher rate. In fact, most young people have a declining divorce rate in the United States, despite the common misconception that 50% of marriages end in divorce. But gray divorce, which involves those who are 50 years old and

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