Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
In Texas, DTPA claims often provide stronger legal leverage than breach of warranty because they allow for enhanced damages, attorney’s fees, and broader claims based on deceptive conduct. However, combining DTPA and warranty claims frequently creates the most effective litigation strategy for defective goods and misrepresentation disputes.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
Cohabitation agreements in Texas protect unmarried Houston couples from accidentally creating a common law marriage. Learn what a cohabitation agreement covers, who needs one, and how it works under Texas Family Code Section 2.401.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
How property is divided when a common law marriage ends in divorce in Texas. Covers community vs. separate property, the disputed start date, business interests, real estate, retirement accounts, and reimbursement claims for Houston-area couples.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
How Texas courts decide common law marriage cases. Detailed guide to the documentary, financial, witness, and behavioral evidence that actually wins informal marriage cases in Houston, Harris County, and Fort Bend County.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
Texas Family Code Section 2.401(b) creates a 2-year rebuttable presumption against common law marriage if no proceeding is filed within two years of separation. Learn how the rule works, when the clock starts, and why timing matters for Houston-area couples.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
Step-by-step guide to filing a Declaration of Informal Marriage in Harris County, Texas. Covers eligibility, required documents, the Houston filing process, and what changes after filing under Texas Family Code Section 2.402.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
Dividing executive compensation in a Texas divorce requires careful tax analysis. Assets like stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation carry hidden tax liabilities that can shift true value. Without proper planning under IRC rules and Texas law, a seemingly equal settlement may result in significantly unequal after-tax outcomes.
Divorce Matters
April 27, 2026
You can update a prenuptial agreement after marriage in Texas by creating a valid postnuptial agreement. This requires a written, voluntary contract with full financial disclosure and fair terms. Postnups help reflect major life changes like business growth, inheritance, or shifting financial roles within the marriage.
Divorce Matters
April 24, 2026
In Texas, spousal maintenance duration depends on the length of the marriage, with maximum limits ranging from five to ten years. Courts typically award the shortest period necessary for financial independence, though long-term marriages and special circumstances may justify extended or even indefinite support.
Divorce Matters
April 23, 2026
Understand how military pensions are divided in Texas high net worth divorces. Learn about USFSPA, the 10/10 rule, SBP, and more. Anunobi Law, Houston. Call 1-832-538-0833.
