FAQs: Family Law

Served With Texas Divorce Papers? The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates provides divorce-related legal representation to clients throughout Galveston County and the Houston metro area....

Can I Legally Record My Cheating Spouse? As a criminal defense lawyer in League City, Texas, I get asked this question more often than you might think: “Can I...

Domestic Disputes and Burglary Charges When most people hear the word "burglary," they often picture someone sneaking into a home in the dead of night to steal...

Can You Record or Track a Cheating Spouse? As a criminal defense lawyer in League City, Texas, I get asked this question more often than you might think: “Can I...

Does Adultery Affect Child Custody in Texas? When a marriage ends as a result of adultery, the one thing most people want to know is whether the infidelity will...

What to Include in a High-Conflict Parenting Plan Custody: Building a High-Conflict Parenting Plan in Texas - A Guide for Divorcing and Divorced Parents As a League City child custody...

My Ex Isn’t Paying Alimony. What Now? Texas is not a generous state when it comes to alimony, called maintenance. You can only receive a maintenance award in specific...

Is Now the Right Time to Divorce? At Tad Nelson & Associates, we meet with many men and women who are thinking about divorce. This is a big decision....

How Long Does Alimony Last in Texas? In many marriages, spouses have unequal earning power. One spouse is the main breadwinner, while the other one might raise children or...

Will Divorce Require a Protective Order? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), intimate partner violence is widespread in Texas. Victims are often afraid for their...

Filing Taxes After Divorce Many Texas divorce cases focus on how to divide a couple's property. But there is often less attention paid to questions like...

What If My Spouse Ignores Divorce Papers? The decision to file for divorce is never an easy one. Even when the marriage has irretrievably broken down, the actual process...

What Makes a Prenup Unconscionable in Texas? It may not be romantic, but a prenuptial agreement often makes financial sense. From a strictly legal standpoint, a prenuptial (or post-nuptial)...

Can Grandparents Seek Custody in Texas? In Texas, the law uses the term "conservatorship" instead of child custody to describe a parent or legal guardian's relationship with a...

Do You Need a Forensic Accountant in Divorce? The division of community property in a Texas divorce should be straightforward. The general rule is that any property obtained while married...

Can You Divorce If Your Spouse Left Texas? When marriages head south, some spouses strike out on their own before they obtain a divorce decree. It isn’t unusual for one...

Can You Move Out of State With Your Child? After divorce, many people are eager to start new relationships or embark on an exciting career. Now seems like a great time...

Is It Too Early to Meet a Divorce Lawyer? Very few people get divorced as soon as the thought enters their head. Instead, they slowly come to realize that their marriage...

Just and Right Property Division in Texas Few issues in divorce are as confusing as how property gets divided. Marriage is as much an economic union as a romantic...

What Is a Guardian ad Litem? Many contested divorces and custody cases involve someone called a Guardian ad litem, or GAL for short. Many of our clients don’t...

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Child Support? There are many myths surrounding child support. One common myth is that you don’t need to pay child support if you don’t...

Can You Annul a Texas Marriage? Divorce is not the only option for those who want to end their marriage. Another option is annulment. If you obtain one,...

Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You? Does anyone benefit from a divorce fight? Probably not. By fighting over community property, child custody, and other issues, married couples drag...

What Is a Temporary Order in Divorce? A contested divorce can take a long time—more than a year in most situations. It is not unusual for one spouse to...

Can Alimony Stop If an Ex Moves In? Texas law is crystal clear that spousal maintenance obligations end when the dependent spouse remarries. However, in this day and age, many...

Can You Date Before Divorce Is Final? One of the benefits of getting divorced is the ability to finally re-enter the dating scene in search of true love. However,...

How Property Division Works in Texas Divorce Anyone planning on a divorce in League City or Galveston needs to understand how Texas courts handle property division. Property will need...

Can an Ex Testify About Prior Bad Acts? As a general rule, prosecutors are not allowed to introduce “character evidence” against a defendant at trial. In other words, if you...

Proof Needed for Strangulation Domestic Violence Domestic violence allegations can quickly lead to felony charges depending on the circumstances. Under Texas law, it is a second-degree felony when...

What If a Judge Makes a Divorce Mistake? Nobody is perfect. This applies to judges as much as anyone else. Sometimes judges issue a factually incorrect judgment. For example, say...