Cryptocurrency and Divorce A growing concern among couples getting divorced is whether one spouse has cryptocurrency, and if so, where is it stored and who gets it? Here's what Texas divorcees need to know about cryptocurrency in divorce - and why it is such a gray area. Understanding Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency (bitcoin, ethereum, etc.) refers to digital currency that uses an online blockchain ledger to manage and reconcile transactions. Blockchain is just a fancy way of saying the information...

Have you been served divorce papers? Service of process, or service of citation, is legal notice that provides a spouse with notice that a divorce has been filed. Service is a necessary step in divorce unless the respondent has properly waived formal service. Service of divorce papers is governed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. What does it mean to serve divorce papers? “Service” or “service of process” is the term for the legal notice you provide to someone when they have been sued...

A father's rights in Texas are laid out in the Family Code. There are a number of ways a man can be considered the father of a child. He may be presumed the father if he was married to the mother at the time the child was born. He can be determined the father through a paternity proceeding or can be legally recognized through an Acknowledgment of Paternity. He can also be an adoptive father.In many cases, fathers feel that mothers have almost total control when it comes to their children in terms...

What are the grounds for divorce in Texas? While Texas law allows for no-fault divorces, the Texas Family Code, beginning at Section 6.001, also sets out a number of grounds for divorce: The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict (“No Fault Divorce”) Cruelty Adultery Conviction of a Felony Abandonment Living Apart Confinement in a Mental Hospital Insupportability Insupportability is defined in the Texas Family Code. Basically, it means that you...

What are Temporary Orders?Temporary Orders are preliminary orders in a divorce issued by a family court to establish or maintain who will stay in the marital residence and who will move out, who the children are staying with and when, who will pay child support, and what the visitation schedule will be.Why Do Courts Issue Temporary OrderThe purpose of temporary orders is so the family can continue to function while the divorce is pending. Understandably, divorce is a tumultuous time for a family,...

Nearly half of marriages end in divorce, and not all are adversarial or contentious. When possible, it is better for everyone involved to avoid heated arguments and constant fighting - especially when children are involved. While it is impossible to avoid a courtroom battle in some divorces, there are other cases where a couple might be able to work together to reach an amicable conclusion. Today more than ever before, couples consider mediation in divorce rather than litigation. What is Divorce...

Consultation Fees in Divorce Cases Some law firms tout “free consultations” as a selling point to attract potential clients, but the reality is most reputable firms charge for a consultation. If you are wondering if you should pay a consultation fee for a divorce lawyer, there are many factors to consider. First and foremost, a paid consultation means you are getting an hour with an attorney who has reviewed preliminary information about your case and is prepared to discuss case-specific strategy...