What is Separate Property in Texas?
This video explains the basics of separate property in Texas. If you prefer, you can read the transcript below: TRANSCRIPT My name is Scott Morgan, I am a board certified family law attorney. In this...
View ArticleShould You Get a Lawyer for Your Travis County Divorce?
When confronted with a Travis County divorce case (or any other location for that matter) many people will choose not to hire a lawyer, even if their spouse has hired one. Some make this decision out...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Divorce Clients
Please note that the clients and lawyers referenced in the video and transcript are purely hypothetical and not based on actual people. If you prefer reading to watching, please see the transcript...
View ArticleAustin Divorce Attorney Debunks The Biggest Misconception in Texas Family Law
As a Texas family law attorney for my entire career I have seen client after client be surprised by how the Texas Family Code requires that property be divided in Texas divorces. Most clients have...
View ArticleWhat Effect Does Adultery Have on a Texas Divorce Case
This post will discuss the legal and practical implications of extramarital affairs on a Texas divorce case. Adultery is a Statutory Grounds for Divorce in Texas The Texas Family Code has long held...
View ArticleAustin Family Law Attorney Explains Written Discovery
Not every case is a simple one and it is very common for lawyers to have to conduct and/or respond to written discovery requests. Usually clients are confused by the process and what it involves so in...
View ArticleTexas Post-Divorce Alimony
In this article I will explain the key points in Texas posts-divorce alimony. Please note that alimony is a particularly complicated area and you should consult with a qualified family law attorney...
View ArticleHow to Deal with a House in a Divorce
A common issue in most divorce cases is what to do with the marital residence. If the parties rent their residence this is not a big issue, but in most divorce cases there will be owned real estate...
View ArticleHiding Assets in Divorce – is it Worth the Risk
While attempting to hide assets in a divorce case is not commonplace, it happens more often than you might imagine. As an attorney I would never advise a client to attempt to hide assets nor would I...
View ArticleKey Property Division Valuation Issues in Texas Divorce
The typical procedure for Texas divorce lawyers to analyze property division in a divorce case is to put all the assets and liabilities on a spreadsheet and fill in the values. At that point the...
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