Spousal maintenance, commonly known as spousal support, is a court-ordered type of payment. There's a series of qualifications that you have to meet for spousal maintenance. Alimony is a contractual agreement between two parties. The court can't order alimony, they can only order spousal maintenance. Spousal Maintenance Eligibility...
Largely due to the rise of the gig economy, the number of small businesses in the United States recently hit an all-time high. Frequently, this business is the primary or only source of income for a family. Additionally, many spouses pour themselves into these businesses. Therefore,...
Nothing can be as overwhelming as being served divorce papers from your partner. Whether you were expecting to be served or if this has completely caught you by surprise, most people have the same question. What do I do after I’ve been served? Once the lawsuit...
When most people think of going through the legal divorce process, they start to think about who will get what. Who will get the house? Who will get valuables? Who will get custody of the children? Who keeps the dog? However, in addition to dividing up...
When you start going through the legal process of a divorce, you will start to have a serious conversation about a number of different legal terms surrounding this dissolution of your marriage. If you have never gone through a divorce before, some of these terms...
If you have been through a divorce, you have probably heard the term “community property” used on more than one occasion. Community Property is defined in the Texas Family Code simply as “property acquired by either spouse during the marriage.” It is also important to...
Every year around this time, stores fill their shelves with backpacks, supplies and goodies as children and parents alike begin to anticipate the back to school season — but this year, what does that mean? Since March 2020, the attorneys at NB Family Law have been...
For approximately two months, courts have been closed to non-essential hearings, and most hearings have been held remotely. As certain COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, many stores, restaurants and public facilities are re-opening to the public, albeit with certain limitations. But what about the courts? In-line with...
Throughout March and April, we have seen our clients and their families impacted by COVID-19 in every way. In this blog, we are going to focus on the financial impact our clients have experienced and what can be done to lessen that impact, if anything, as...
When March comes around, every parent and school-aged child has one thing on their mind: Spring Break. While this week off from classes is intended to be a time of fun and relaxation, it can be stressful for single parents wanting to plan vacations. If you...
