Divorce and Hidden Financial Mistakes
High-profile individuals and business owners sometimes make decisions in divorce to preserve appearances, avoid perceived concessions, or maintain control. However, settlements driven by pride or fear are often costly.
Our Top 10 Family Law Articles for 2025
A list of our top ten most-read Family Law articles for the past year.
Separate vs. Community Property in Texas Divorce
How does Texas look at Community Property and Separate Property, and how do divorcing spouses prove what is rightfully theirs?
Dispelling Myths About Prenups in Texas
Engagement Season is here! November to February is a popular time for engagement proposals - and a good prenuptial agreement can help lay the groundwork for a healthy and happy marriage.
Back to School: A Divorced Parent’s Guide to a New School Year
Family Law attorney Jack Beesley explains divorced parents' rights regarding a child's schooling, including selection of school, access to school records, and information on school uniforms and supplies as well as school attendance.
Parental Alienation — Part 2
Second in a series; Claire James explains steps to address parental alienation as well as tools in the event of litigation.
Parental Alienation – Part 1
First in a series - Claire James explains "Parental Alienation," where a parent intentionally damages the child’s relationship with the other parent and turns the child against that other parent.
What About Alimony? Spousal Maintenance in Texas
Family Law attorney Claire E. James explains how Texas treats and/or limits post-divorce spousal maintenance by restricting eligibility, requiring spouses to work toward financial independence, and capping the amount and duration of payments.
Child Custody in Texas During the Holidays
Jack Beesley explains how the Texas Family Code has codified a holiday possession order that provides both parents holiday time with their children after a divorce - such as periods during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Marital Property Basics
Claire James explains and compares the basic elements of community property and separate property in the state of Texas.
