On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | May 20, 2020 | Divorce
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that 7.4 million adults suffered from an addiction disorder in 2018. It is nearly impossible for Texas spouses and children to avoid the fallout from an individual struggling with substance abuse,...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | May 7, 2020 | Divorce
When going through a divorce in Texas, you may wonder what will happen to the home that you share with your spouse. Texas is a community property state, so the answer depends on whether you purchased the house before or after you and your spouse married. Community...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce always causes financial consequences for both spouses, and those effects typically have a far greater impact on people who have been married for decades. Along with the emotional implications that divorce causes, so-called “gray divorcees” face a unique set of...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Mar 20, 2020 | Divorce
A Texas divorce court judge generally divides property equally between you and your spouse. You may receive half of the value of your ex-spouse’s 401(k), IRA or pension plan if contributions made to it occurred during your marriage. Because Texas is a community...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Mar 19, 2020 | Divorce
Not all divorce proceedings need to be high-stress courtroom dramas. Mediation is an option for couples who are able to communicate and are willing to negotiate a divorce agreement with the help of a neutral third party. Mediation is not only a more peaceful way to...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is not something any couple wants to go through, but in some cases, it is inevitable. If you find yourself facing the end of your marriage, it is important that you prepare for what will happen in the coming weeks. The legal process is not something that you...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Divorce
When it comes to divorce, domestic violence affects families in many different ways. Sometimes, physical, verbal or financial abuse is at the root of a marriage falling apart. However, even when couples decide to end their marriage for other reasons, it is imperative...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Divorce
You may have heard the term “unfit parent” before, but this is not a definition recognized in Texas statute. Family courts do not judge people as guilty or not guilty, and they do not have the authority to determine the fitness of parents. However, divorce...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Divorce
When people get divorced in Texas, it is not uncommon for them to experience increased tension in the relationships in their life. People who have an understanding of how to manage their emotions may be more successful at mitigating this tension to prevent it from...
On behalf of Heinrich Christian, PLLC | Feb 28, 2020 | Divorce, Property Division
Many married couples also happen to be business partners, running a company together and benefiting from the business equally. But what happens to the company when you and your spouse are considering divorce? The division of property in Texas includes everything you...
