Blog Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 27-Apr-2021 Tips on How to Minimize Conflict in a Divorce Divorce can be an inherently contentious process. However, there are ways to minimize the conflict, so the process can go more smoothly and with fewer obstacles. If you have children, minimizing conflict is even more essential to ensure they are ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 20-Apr-2021 Common Reasons Why Spouses Get Divorced When couples get married, they rarely ever expect their relationship to ultimately end in divorce. However, divorce is still relatively common and there are many reasons why spouses decide they can no longer make their marriage work. Continue reading ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 13-Apr-2021 Can I Move Out Before My Divorce is Finalized? Divorce can be a nasty process and sharing the same space with your soon-to-be former spouse can make it all the more challenging and fraught with tension. However, moving before your divorce is finalized can create a whole host of other problems ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 6-Apr-2021 Can Texts Be Used as Evidence in a Divorce? More and more, texts are becoming the preferred method of communication for many, especially younger adults. If you are one of the many individuals who send countless text messages on a daily basis, you may be wondering if it is possible for them to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 29-Mar-2021 What Happens if My Spouse Won't Sign the Divorce Papers? If you want to end your marriage, nothing can prevent it, even if your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers. Although an uncooperative spouse can certainly complicate matters and create some delays, you can still ultimately divorce your spouse ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 16-Mar-2021 What Should I Include in My Prenuptial Agreement? If you and your future spouse decided to tie the knot and agreed to create a prenuptial agreement before your trip down the aisle, your next step will involve discussing what to include. You may already have some ideas of what you are hoping to write ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 9-Mar-2021 Helping Your Kids Cope with a High Conflict Divorce Divorce is difficult for anyone to navigate, but it is especially troubling for children. If you and your spouse are engaged in a high conflict divorce and you are concerned about the impact it may have on your kids, there are steps you can take to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Mar-2021 How is Child Custody Determined? Despite a couple’s best efforts, sometimes a marriage ultimately cannot survive. If you have children, this will make matters even more challenging for your family since, for many, child custody is one of the most contentious issues. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 28-Feb-2021 The Difference Between Separate Property and Community Property When spouses get divorced, they must go through the arduous process of dividing their property and assets. Texas is a community property state, which means that all community property, such as money, investments, real estate, and businesses must be ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 15-Feb-2021 Can I Make Modifications to a Prenuptial Agreement? When you and your spouse initially created your prenuptial agreement, life might have been very different, especially if you acquired a substantial amount of assets, property, or if you had children. If you think the terms of your prenuptial ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 9-Feb-2021 Child Custody Mistakes You Need to Avoid Child custody matters are some of the most sensitive any family will face. Given the emotional nature of such cases, it is easy for emotions to get the best of anyone, which is often how mistakes are made. To avoid making a costly mistake, it is ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Feb-2021 How Are Debts Divided in a Divorce? In addition to dividing assets and property in a divorce, debts must be divided as well. Generally, both spouses are liable for debts incurred while they were married, regardless of whose name is attached to the debt. However, things can get ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 31-Jan-2021 What Will Happen to My Business During a Divorce? If you have a business, it will likely have to be divided during the divorce process, much like any other marital asset in a divorce. Texas is a community property state, which means that assets are divided as equally as possible. Considering how ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 18-Jan-2021 Recognizing the Signs of Parental Alienation If you have children and recently divorced your spouse or are still fielding your way through the process, you know how hard it can be and the toll it takes on your family. In some cases, a parent may attempt to turn the children against their other ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 12-Jan-2021 What Happens if My Spouse is Hiding Assets? During the divorce process, both spouses are required to disclose all financial assets and debts. Full and honest disclosure is essential to ensuring all marital property is appropriately divided, so if your spouse is hiding assets, this is a major ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 3-Jan-2021 Is Spousal Maintenance Automatic in Texas? During a divorce, it is common for a judge to order spousal maintenance to ensure that the other spouse does not suddenly become destitute and unable to maintain a certain standard of living as a result of the split. However, while it is common, it ... Continue Reading Posted By Angelina Hue 26-Aug-2020 How Can I Revoke or Change My Texas Will? Wills are extremely important documents that dictate the future of your assets. As such, you may understandably seek to make necessary changes over time, either by revoking an existing will or modifying the current language in it. Either way, you ... Continue Reading Posted By Angelina Hue 18-Aug-2020 Can the Child Choose Who to Live with in a Texas Divorce? There are a number of considerations that go into a Texas court’s custody decision, one of which is the child’s preference. However, the weight of a child’s preference will depend on the circumstances of the case, such as the age of ... Continue Reading Posted By Angelina Hue 11-Aug-2020 How Long Does Spousal Maintenance Last? There are a few types of financial relief options a spouse has during and after divorce to facilitate their transition to a new normal. One such option is spousal maintenance, often paid by one spouse to another to help them become self-supporting. ... Continue Reading Posted By Angelina Hue 4-Aug-2020 Texas Is a Community Property State. What Does This Mean For Your Asset Division? One significant element of divorce is the property division negotiation. States can divide property and assets according to one of two different methods – community property division and equitable division. Texas is a community property state, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 28-Jul-2020 How Do I Enforce Child Support Orders in Texas? Have you been awarded child support by the court but your ex refuses to pay or has fallen behind? If so, there are several methods that courts can use to enforce and collect past-due child support from parents. In Texas, enforcement options for child ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 14-Jul-2020 What Should I Include In My Will? A will is one of the most important legal documents that you need to include in your estate plan to make sure you stay in control of which beneficiaries receive your property after you pass away. Although many people avoid drafting a will because it ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 7-Jul-2020 Common Property Division Questions in Texas If you are getting divorced, then either the court or you and your spouse will divide all of the property you own. Below, our family law attorneys at the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny, answer some of the common questions that clients ask us about ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Jul-2020 Why Hiding Assets During Divorce is Never a Good Idea Although you might anticipate an ugly divorce, our experienced lawyers at the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny know firsthand that it’s never a good idea to attempt to hide assets that you hope to keep away from your ex. Not only is it unethical ... Continue Reading Posted By Kathryn Marteeny 22-Jun-2020 How Can I Keep My House in a Divorce? Anxiety and divorce go hand-in-hand. Uncertainty about the future, life, and – of course – property go right along with the whole experience. Often, people worry about what they can keep or what they will lose, especially when it comes to ... Continue Reading