Blog Posts in 2016 Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 14-Dec-2016 Should You File for Divorce Before or After the Holidays? At Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny, we often have clients ask us if they should wait till the holidays are over to file for divorce. The holidays can be a special time for many, but they can also be a time of extreme stress, especially if your ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 7-Dec-2016 Creating a Holiday Visitation Plan As you navigate through the divorce process with your Houston family law attorney, you will be asked to submit a parenting plan. In that plan, you should include your plan for splitting the holidays between parents. While you can both design separate ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 23-Nov-2016 Divorced Parents: Child Custody Dos and Don'ts During the Holidays For some the holiday season is a time of giving and cheer, but for divorcing or divorced parents it can be incredibly stressful. You have the coordinate which nights of Hanukkah that children will spend with what parent, or if you celebrate ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 16-Nov-2016 Holiday Tips for Divorcing Parents The holidays are stressful enough on their own, but if you are in the middle of divorce, they can be emotionally draining. If you haven’t told your family, you might be dreading telling your parents why your marriage has fallen apart between ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 25-Oct-2016 3 Surprising Divorce Myths Many people navigating divorce endure comments, ideas, and other misconceptions their friends, family and co-workers have about the divorce process. If you are considering divorce, keep reading. In this blog, our Houston divorce lawyer debunks three ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 18-Oct-2016 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one women is fatally shot by a spouse, ex-spouse, or dating partner every 14 hours. In 2016 alone, there have been 499 domestic violence related gun fatalities. DVAM aims to bring ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 26-Sep-2016 Grounds for Contempt When it comes to divorce issues, such as child custody, and spousal support, a judge will distribute court orders that both parties must follow. However, there are many cases where a noncustodial parent will refuse to pay child support, or a party ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 21-Sep-2016 Is Domestic Abuse More Common in LGBT Couples? Society views domestic violence in a stereotypical sense, where the victim small, passive woman who is being assaulted by a large, tyrannical man. We often do not think of domestic violence in same-sex relationships, but it still occurs. However, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 23-Aug-2016 3 Tips for an Easier Divorce At the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny, we understand the stress, fear and anxiety you must be going through as you process what your divorce could mean for your future. Divorce can be an extremely challenging time in some peoples’ lives as you ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 5-Aug-2016 How Texas Courts Divide Property As you begin the divorce process, you may be wondering how the courts in Houston will divide you and your ex’s property. Learn more about the process from a Houston divorce attorney. The state of Texas considers all income and property acquired ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 26-May-2016 How to Act in Family Court One of the most overwhelming and frightening experiences you will encounter in your family law case is testifying in court. Whether your part of particular party or testifying as a witness, when your name is called to the stand, having the right ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 10-Apr-2016 Ending Child Support Payments Child support payments are meant to last until a child turns 18. In Texas, the parent who is paying child support is called the obligor, and the parent who receives payments is the obligee, who is often the custodial parent, is expected to receive ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 14-Mar-2016 Changing Your Name After Divorce Some spouses choose to change their names once they become married. It is often a symbolic moment, demonstrating the unity between the couple. Unfortunately, after a divorce, many spouses choose to return to their former or birth names. First, your ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 12-Feb-2016 Valentine's Day and the Increase of Divorce Filings Here is something to think about: the number of divorce petitions being filed increase significantly around Valentine’s Day. Many Houston divorce attorneys have noticed this interesting figure, and it certainly begs discussion. On a day meant ... Continue Reading