Merriam Webster defines the term “forensic” as “relating to or dealing with the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems”. A Forensic Accountant is often retained to analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex financial and business related issues....
Divorce And Family Law Attorney
Month: October 2014
Determining Community property and Shared property
When assessing the split of property during a divorce, it is important to understand the difference between “community” and “separate” property. Community Property/Assets From the beginning of marriage, all money earned is owed by both parties till the separation...
Cohabitation in Texas
While the Texas legislature has not enacted any provision in the family code for a cohabitation agreement, the feeling in the legal community is that agreements are valid and can be upheld to the court. In general, courts like parties to make clear agreements and...
My 10-year old son tells me every time he comes to visit that he wants to live with me, not his mom. I’m not his primary caretaker, but think I should be especially since he tells me he wants to live with me. What can I do to get primary custody here in Texas?
Texas family courts have recognized several situations that would qualify as a material and substantial change in the circumstances of a child or parent affected by a custody or visitation order. Examples include a parent’s remarriage, a medical condition that...