Texas Family Law Blog

If you’re preparing for a divorce, you probably have questions about the process and how to divide your assets with your spouse. Texas is a community property state. That means both parties equally own any property acquired during the marriage, with some exceptions. The courts typically divide property in a way they deem right and just. That […]

Preparing for a divorce is often a challenge. Even if you and your spouse remain amicable, you still have to decide how to split your property. One of the most complicated assets to divide is a retirement account, such as a 401(k). Even if you spent your life contributing to the account, it might be […]

On behalf of Amy Geistweidt of Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. posted in child custody on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. To find a child in one’s care is missing or unaccounted for is the worst fear of any parent or guardian. The house has been turned upside down, and the neighbors have been called. Finally, the […]

On behalf of James Higdon of Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. posted in collaborative law on Monday, February 27, 2017. Divorces involving children can be taxing on both parents and kids. Litigating a divorce in a courtroom setting can have devastating results on Texas families. Using collaborative law to settle a divorce in a friendly, […]

The breakdown of a spousal relationship can be tough. Many underlying issues can lead couples to end a marriage. Recently proposed legislation, if enacted, could infringe upon one’s ability to file for a Texas divorce in a private, timely and affordable fashion. A state representative seeks a new law that would ban no fault divorce filings in […]

On behalf of Ann Watson of Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. posted in prenuptial agreements on Monday, January 30, 2017. A long life of marital bliss is what most Texas couples expect after exchanging vows. Life, growth, raising children and making financial decisions often complicate a marital relationship. When thoughts of divorce are on the […]

On behalf of David Emory of Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. posted in divorce on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Divorce can be upsetting for adults, but it can be traumatic for the children involved. The separation of parents can leave children wondering why and how it happened and and if they did anything wrong. Texas […]

On behalf of Harold Zuflacht of Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. posted in divorce on Friday, January 6, 2017. Every year at this time, family law attorneys in Texas and elsewhere see an influx of clients filing for the dissolution of marriage. Matrimonial lawyers’ organizations estimate that there is a spike of 25 to 30 […]

On behalf of James Higdon of Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. posted in child custody on Thursday, December 22, 2016. When two parents in Texas struggle to make parenting decisions regarding their child, they often turn to professionals to help facilitate less stressful interactions between the parents. These professionals may include lawyers and also mental health […]

On behalf of Amy Geistweidt of Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. posted in divorce on Thursday, December 8, 2016. The process of legally ending a marriage can be a complicated one due to the division of assets as well as the emotions involved. While it may be easy to forgo an asset, such as a […]