Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
A protective order does not necessarily require an overt act of violence, such as proof of domestic violence. Under Texas… Continue reading When Does “Stalking” Justify a Protective Order in Texas?
Read MoreWhen Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Pre- and post-marital agreements are commonly used to prevent the formation of “community property” during a marriage. In other words,… Continue reading When Does One Spouse Have to Compensate the Other Under a Postnuptial Agreement?
Read MoreHow Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Spousal support in Texas may be ordered by the court as part of a divorce proceeding or contractually agreed upon… Continue reading How Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?
Read MoreWhen Is a Prenuptial Agreement Actually a Post-Marital Agreement?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Texas courts recognize both premarital and post-marital (or marital) property agreements. A post-marital agreement may provide for the “partition or… Continue reading When Is a Prenuptial Agreement Actually a Post-Marital Agreement?
Read MoreDoes My Immigration Status Affect My Child Custody Rights in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
It is widely believed that more than 1 million undocumented immigrants currently live in Texas. A person’s immigration status can… Continue reading Does My Immigration Status Affect My Child Custody Rights in Texas?
Read MoreDo Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
A protective order is designed to protect Houston-area residents from the threat of family violence, which under Texas law includes… Continue reading Do Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Read MoreHow Do Houston Courts Determine Child Visitation Schedules?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Child custody and visitation rights are often one of the more contentious issues addressed in a Texas divorce proceeding. Ideally,… Continue reading How Do Houston Courts Determine Child Visitation Schedules?
Read MoreWhat Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
Domestic violence–or what is called “family violence” in the Texas Penal Code–refers to “an act by a member of a… Continue reading What Are the Criminal Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas?
Read MoreChildren Committing Unlawful Acts in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law, Underage Drinking
Each year thousands of Texas children get into trouble with the law. Many of these cases are minor incidents that… Continue reading Children Committing Unlawful Acts in Texas
Read MoreTexas Property Division Survey
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce, Family Law
Texas is a community property state. What this means is that all property acquired during the course of the marriage… Continue reading Texas Property Division Survey
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