You worked hard at your job. You saved money from the day you started. Lucky for your – your company had a 401(k) or pension plan match program so that 4% you stashed away for retirement was really 8%. You were responsibly planning for retirement and felt like you were well on your way to […]
Bryan Willis is a divorce and family lawyer in Tyler, Texas. You should not rely on any content on this website as legal advice.
Do I Have To Go To Court For My Divorce?
*** NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many court changed their procedures. Most hearings in Texas courts now occur online via Zoom. *** Whether or not a court requires you to appear in person at any point during your divorce depends on two things. First, if you file the petition for divorce, then you […]
What Are Grounds For A Fault Divorce In Texas?
Texas is a no-fault divorce state which means that a court may grant a divorce without fault by either spouse. Indeed, courts grant most divorces in Texas on no-fault grounds. However, in appropriate cases, a spouse seeks divorce based on the other spouse’s fault in causing the breakup of the marriage. Fault Divorce Grounds There […]
Can The Amount of Child Support I Receive Change After My Divorce?
Yes – the amount of child support that you receive can change after your final decree of divorce. However, it does not change automatically just because your former spouse gets a new job, the two of you agree on a difference amount, or for any other reason. Child support obligations may only be modified after […]
An Outline of the Divorce Process in Texas
While the facts and issues are different in every divorce, the process of getting a divorce in Texas is similar in most every case. This article provides an overview of the divorce process from filing a Petition for Divorce through to a Final Decree of Divorce. This article does not address those things that you […]
Can I Divide My Retirement Account In A Divorce Without Paying Taxes?
Yes, you can divide your retirement account in a divorce without paying taxes if you structure the transaction properly at the time of division regardless of the type of account. The process for a tax free division in a divorce depends on the type of retirement account that you are dividing. But first, let’s discuss […]
Who Will Divide Our Property in a Texas Divorce?
Most Texas divorce cases will end with an agreement reached between the parties. In these cases, the parties decide how and when property will be divided between the spouses. If the parties reach an agreement on property division, then that agreement will be reduced to writing in the form of an Agreed Final Decree of […]
Are Texas Teacher’s Retirement System Benefits Subject To Division In Divorce?
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (“TRS”) provides retirement benefits for teacher’s across the State of Texas. It is one of the State’s largest benefit programs. But are those retirement benefits subject to division in a divorce? The answer is, yes, a court can divide these benefits in divorce to the extent that they are […]
Does My Child Get To Decide Which Parent They Will Live With?
Child custody is a contentious issue in any divorce. One of the more common myths I hear from prospective divorce clients is that their child is over the age of 12 and wants to live with them so custody isn’t an issue. That simply isn’t true as I will explain below. A Quick Note On […]
Can My Spouse Avoid Paying Child Support By Quitting His or Her Job?
It is common for a spouse ordered to pay child support in a Texas divorce proceeding to have a change in income after the divorce. Sometimes that happens for reasons beyond their control, such as layoffs or a need to change their lifestyle following the divorce. But sometimes a parent will attempt to manipulate their […]