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Spousal support, more commonly known as alimony, is paid by one former spouse to the other to help support their ex-partner financially. Spousal support is completely separate from child support and can be paid whether or not there are children involved in the divorce. While some people may think alimony is a relic from another…

1. Hiring Inexperienced Counsel Many doctors have friends who are lawyers or have business counsel for their practice and/or healthcare facility. Often times doctors will hire these lawyers to handle their divorce as they are convenient and may promise to get things done quickly because divorces are “easy” compared to healthcare lawsuits. Divorces, however, are…

When a couple files for divorce, there are a million things that may be going through their heads. The children need to be cared for, the family home may need to be sold, spousal support may be required, and more. When a dentist and their spouse choose to divorce, they will face even more unique…

Divorces are emotional processes, especially when children are involved. A suit affecting the parent-child relationship or a SAPCR is an essential part of a divorce that involves children. It is meant to establish the best environment possible for the child or children of the parents who are getting a divorce. The following are eight important…

Divorce is an emotional and complicated process for anyone, but for doctors and other medical professionals many unique complications can arise that require special attention. A doctor’s personal and financial future may be seriously impacted by the outcome of a divorce, as his or her medical license, ethical standing, and professional career will be put…

In the majority of Texas divorces, the house is the largest asset to apportion. It can also be the most difficult asset to divide, as property decisions can be extremely emotional and have a significant financial impact. This house has sheltered and protected your family and you may want to hold on to the property….