Richard Shea
The Pro Se Docket on Nov. 2
Yesterday I was at the Montgomery County courthouse and decided to sit in on the pro se divorce and family docket of the 418th District Court. It was a wonderful reminder that even what you might consider to be a “simple” case may not be so simple when you are asking the judge to sign […]
Alimony Changes – Duration and Amount
The Texas Legislature made extensive revisions to the alimony and spousal maintenance provisions that went into effect on September 1. If you are filing for divorce in a marriage that lasted longer than ten years make sure your Woodlands Divorce Lawyer is familiar with these new rules. Today we will look at the changes made […]
The Attorney General Can’t Always Modify Child Support
When you’re dealing with the law you have to follow the rules. This is true for every divorce, and it applies to you as well as the government. One man in Harris County was able to defeat the Attorney General when they tried to act beyond the scope of their power. Here is what happened. […]
Contractual Alimony and Jail
Your final decree of divorce is a binding court order. If your spouse fails to comply with his or her obligations in that court order then your Woodlands Divorce Attorney can petition the court to enforce its decree. One of the most persuasive powers a divorce court has is the power to put someone in […]
If You Refinanced Your Separate Property Home, Read This!
Did that house you owned before marriage and then refinanced during marriage become community property? This is a very common question that comes up in a Woodlands Divorce, usually as the result of rushing through the refinance process without considering the impact certain documents can have on characterizing the house as separate property or community […]
You Can Collect Child Support 37 Years Later!
A parent’s child support obligation from a Woodlands Divorce generally ends when the child reaches 18 unless the child is disabled. Some parents mistakenly believe that if they drag their feet and avoid paying the child support they are ordered to when they are ordered to pay it that everyone will forget about it and […]
New Bill Aims to Change Visitation for Children Under 3
The Standard Possession Order put in place by the legislature and used in many Woodlands Divorce cases is designed for children 3 years of age and older. If a child less than 3 years old is involved in a Woodlands Divorce, then the visitation schedule that is in the best interest of the child is […]
Collaborative Divorce Testimonial #2
It is not difficult to find people that have good things to say about their decision to get divorced without destruction through the Collaborative Divorce process. Not only can it save your relationship with your kids, the flexibility of collaborative divorce may allow you to resolve the disputed issues in a custom manner that is […]
Collaborative Divorce Testimonial #1
I have never had anyone endorse or say positive things about going through a litigated divorce, particularly if there are children involved. The destruction and turmoil can be very horrible on a personal level. At best, if you litigate your divorce you may end up with a little bit more property than the other side […]
The Woodlands Divorce Guide
Are you considering divorce and are not sure where to begin? Has your spouse already filed for divorce and you are not sure how to protect yourself? Are you wondering: How much child support is involved in your divorce? Is spousal maintenance going to be awarded in your divorce? How often will you see your […]