Blog Posts in 2020 Posted By 26-Nov-2020 Establishing Effective Communication with Your Ex-Spouse Through Counseling It likely seems counterintuitive, but a couples counselor can help you and your ex-to-be navigate the difficulties of dissolving your marriage. It’s important to have agree with your estranged spouse on at least some of the divorce-related ... Continue Reading Posted By 18-Nov-2020 Why Post-Divorce Rebound Relationships Are Rarely Successful Now that you’re divorced, you likely feel a weight lifted from your shoulders as you look for new meaning in your single life. Getting over your relationship with your ex-spouse isn’t easy, though, regardless of whether you feel like ... Continue Reading Posted By 9-Nov-2020 How Adult Children Cope with Their Parents' Grey Divorce Divorce rates have steadily declined in recent years in all but one age group: adults over 50. While these adults typically don’t have minor children to worry about matters such as child custody or child support, it’s important to note ... Continue Reading Posted By 2-Nov-2020 How to Make Difficult Divorce Conversations Less Stressful Breaking up is hard to do, and even more so when there’s poor communication practices between you and your ex-to-be. Ironic as it seems, it’s just as important to communicate effectively during the marriage as it is when the marriage ends ... 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 Posted By Kathryn Marteeny 19-Jun-2020 Protective Orders and How They Help The legal process can be a lengthy one. When someone is being abused, and their abuser is arrested, there are all manner of events that could keep the abuser out of custody. They could make bail; there could be a mistrial; etc. Now the perpetrator is ... Continue Reading Posted By Kathryn Marteeny 9-Jun-2020 Can Domestic Violence Charges Affect My Divorce? Domestic violence is a terrible reality, but it is a reality. The damage and trauma experienced by both parties will have lasting consequences. Having a domestic violence charge will cause a ripple effect in the accused’s life. Divorce rulings, ... Continue Reading