Law Office of Maria S. Lowry

Law Office of Maria S. Lowry Providing legal representation in family law and probate matters. I also handle child support and child custody matters.

I can help you at some of the biggest changes your family will go through - a divorce, an adoption, establishing a parent-child relationship, preparing a will, powers of attorney and advance directive, handling an intestate estate, or probating a will. I practice in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties, but will also travel to other areas. Please call or email for an appointment to discuss exactly what you and your family need.

Child support orders include many components. One court order you’ll find present in any suit affecting the parent-child...
09/05/2024

Child support orders include many components. One court order you’ll find present in any suit affecting the parent-child relationship is a medical support order.

Learn about medical child support orders in Texas, including what they are and how support is determined.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry explains the role of medical child support orders in a Texas divorce, including how medical child support is determined.

If your child’s other parent fails to show up for a custodial exchange or tell you where the child is, have they essenti...
07/23/2024

If your child’s other parent fails to show up for a custodial exchange or tell you where the child is, have they essentially kidnapped your kid? What if they take the child out of state without telling you, even temporarily? Texas law has a lot to say about interference with child custody, including the possibility of jail time under the Penal Code.

Learn about Texas parental kidnapping laws.

Family law attorney Maria Lowry discusses the concept of parental kidnapping and how to protect your custodial rights during a divorce.

In a divorce, courts have broad power to divide community property in any manner they deem fair and just. Do you know wh...
07/10/2024

In a divorce, courts have broad power to divide community property in any manner they deem fair and just. Do you know what makes an asset community property versus separate property? and did you know that classification can be changed by agreement of the parties?

Learn about property classification and transmutation agreements in Texas.

Family law attorney Maria Lowry explains property classification in community or separate property & the impact of transmutation agreements.

As it begins to dawn on elderly parents, spouses and the people who will care for them that this time may come when they...
05/15/2024

As it begins to dawn on elderly parents, spouses and the people who will care for them that this time may come when they need help, it’s important to have ongoing, meaningful conversation about what that process should look like and how it will be handled.

Learn about some considerations for caregivers to help loved ones during difficult time

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry offers advice on important conversations to have with parents, spouses & other family as the need for caregiving arises.

Americans are living longer and healthier lives, which is great, but it’s also making it more likely that many of us wil...
05/04/2024

Americans are living longer and healthier lives, which is great, but it’s also making it more likely that many of us will become caregivers for our elderly parents or spouses at some point. Planning for Medicaid, incapacity, and end-of-life care are important aspects to address with family members and an attorney as well.

Learn about important legal issues that commonly arise when caring for elderly parents or spouses.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry discusses legal issues when caring for elder parents or spouses in Texas like planning for incapacity & end-of-life care.

Parental rights are designed to protect the parent-child relationship by taking into account the best interests and need...
04/15/2024

Parental rights are designed to protect the parent-child relationship by taking into account the best interests and needs of both parent and child. Parental rights can include unmarried fathers, step-parents, and even grandparents, provided the proper legal procedures are followed. Parental rights can also be modified or terminated in appropriate cases.

Learn about parental rights in Texas.

Navigating the complexities of family law can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding your parental rights. In Texas, parental rights are designed to protect the relationship between a parent and their child, ensuring that both parties’ best interests are taken into account. As a...

What happens to an inheritance received during marriage if the couple decides to divorce? Is it community property subje...
02/22/2024

What happens to an inheritance received during marriage if the couple decides to divorce? Is it community property subject to division, or is it separate? The answer: it depends.

Learn about whether inheritances are split in a Texas divorce.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry explains when an inheritance is considered community or separate property for the property division in a Texas divorce.

Mothers and fathers both enjoy rights & responsibilities when it comes to raising their kids, even if they’ve never been...
02/09/2024

Mothers and fathers both enjoy rights & responsibilities when it comes to raising their kids, even if they’ve never been married. For fathers, establishing paternity is a critical first step in what can be a complex process.

Learn about Texas child custody laws for unmarried parents.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry explains Texas child custody laws for unmarried parents, including the importance of establishing parentage/paternity.

Even assets received during marriage can be separate property, but they are presumed to be community property, and the p...
01/12/2024

Even assets received during marriage can be separate property, but they are presumed to be community property, and the part claiming a separate asset bears the burden of proving it’s separate under Texas law by clear and convincing evidence.

Learn about what is needed to prove separate property in a Texas divorce.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry discusses what is needed to prove separate property in a Texas divorce & what kinds of evidence will be most persuasive.

New court rules affect initial disclosures in divorce, child support and alimony cases. Learn how the new rules can make...
11/28/2023

New court rules affect initial disclosures in divorce, child support and alimony cases. Learn how the new rules can make it simpler to share and receive important information to help your case along to a happy ending.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry explains new discovery rules in divorce, child support & alimony cases affecting initial disclosures to opposing parties.

There’s a new law in town, and it aims to make reimbursements simpler and fairer in Texas divorce cases.Learn what a rei...
11/28/2023

There’s a new law in town, and it aims to make reimbursements simpler and fairer in Texas divorce cases.

Learn what a reimbursement claim is under the new law and how it could impact the property settlement in your divorce.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry explains the new rule in Texas for reimbursement claims regarding the division of community property during a divorce.

What exactly is “community property” and why should it matter to you? Texas courts have the power to divide community pr...
10/20/2023

What exactly is “community property” and why should it matter to you? Texas courts have the power to divide community property between spouses in a divorce in a manner the judge deems “just and right.”

Learn what community property is and isn’t and how to safeguard your rights in divorce.

Houston family law attorney Maria Lowry explains the meaning of community property in TX & how it can impact the division of marital property in a Texas divorce.

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