Is My Spouse Entitled to Half My Business in a Divorce?

How Texas Community Property Law Affects Your Business Interests One of the most challenging tasks in a divorce proceeding is the division of marital debts...

The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Visitation Schedules

Social Distancing and Access in the Midst of a Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has touched virtually every area of our lives and perhaps none more...

Divorce Rate Climbs in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

Data Shows Filings Up More Than a Third Since March The Covid-19 pandemic has produced widespread consequences for America, contributing to or causing the deaths...

Divorce

I’m Keith Spencer, a Board Certified Family Law attorney with Bailey & Galyen. I office in the Bedford office of the DFW Metroplex. Divorce cases...

What Is the Discovery Process During a Family Law Case?

If you have received discovery requests or want to serve discovery requests in your divorce, please contact our attorneys to help you. If you fail...

Mediation in Family Law Matters

As I am sitting here today in mediation, it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in family law litigation. About...

Lifetime alimony… in Texas

No, that’s not a misprint. And, while lifetime spousal support after divorce is certainly not the norm, Texas courts do have the power and authority...

Texas Family Code: New Changes Going into Effect

Recently my wife had to have dental work done. It was expensive! No… seriously… expensive. Fortunately, we have dental insurance. Otherwise, that $3,000 we paid...

Alimony Payments No Longer Tax Deductible

No Man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session. ~ Gideon Tucker For as long as anyone can remember, alimony...

MEDIATION

As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family...

The Rights & Duties of Texas Parents

The rights and duties of a parent are outlined in Chapter 151 of the Family Code. (a) A parent of a child has the following...

Common Law Marriage in Texas

What Is Common Law Marriage? Under the common law marriage doctrine, if certain conditions are met, a couple is considered to be legally married, despite...