Chris A. Spofford, Family Law Attorney

03/21/2025

Texas Legislative Updates that affect Texas Family Law

In the 2020 Session, the Texas Legislature passed a law that required all parties in suits filed after January 1, 2021, to provide certain information and

11/13/2023

No matter how strong your case, how good your facts, or how much you think the law is on your side, no one can predict how the judge what verdict a jury may return. The alternatives to going to court put more control in your hands over the outcome of the case.

Most people think that the only way to get divorced is by going to court and having a judge decide the issues. The reality is that most divorce cases

11/06/2023

Social media can have significant implications on your . It's best to just not use social media during the divorce process, but if you can’t turn it off here are some recommendations.

There are some important considerations for using social media during your divorce process. Social media can have significant implications for your case.

10/24/2023

Effective communication with your attorney ensures a smooth and successful legal process.

Effective communication with your divorce attorney is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful legal process. When discussing how you want

10/18/2023

Telling your spouse that you want a is hard. In the long run, a formal conversation is better for your post-divorce life.

Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is hard. You may not want to face them. You may not want to look them in the eye. You may not want them looking

10/09/2023

You want one thing in the divorce, but your spouse wants something else. That kind of conflict is normal. When the conflict colors every aspect of the case, it can become problematic.

You are at one of the worst points in your life when you are going through a divorce. As a result, conflict is inevitable. You want one thing in the divorce

10/03/2023

Most people think that the only way to get divorced is by going to court. The reality is that there are better ways to handle your

Most people think that the only way to get divorced is by going to court and having a judge decide the issues. The reality is that most divorces don’t have to

06/01/2023

“Community Property” and “Separate Property” in Texas is confusing. We help you sort it out.

Property Division Attorney Serving Houston, Texas Protect yourself and your family. We fight for you. “Community Property” and “Separate Property” in Texas is confusing. We help you sort it out. Property division after divorce under Texas Family Law can be a complex and delicate process. The...

05/24/2023

We are receiving a wide variety of questions about how divorce courts distinguish between "community property" and "separate property in Texas. We've written several Blogs over the past 10 years to help people understand how Texas courts think about it. Please let us know if you have any questions

Divorce Property Division Settlements Are Not Always 50-50 in Texas Family LawTexas Family Law does not mandate a 50-50 division of property in a divorce. Under Texas Family Law, the Court is charged with a duty to divide marital property in a manner that is “just and right.” Appellate Courts fi...

04/05/2023

Spousal Maintenance is not “alimony” in Texas Family Law. We do have contractual alimony in Texas, that must be agreed to between the parties. A judge cannot order it. However, a judge can enforce contractual alimony once the parties have agree to it. This article describes the difference between Spousal Maintenance and Contractual Alimony in Texas Family Law:

Many people believe that, with the passage of the Texas Spousal Maintenance statute in 1995, we now have alimony in Texas. That is not the case. Spousal Maintenance is not “alimony” in the traditional sense and that is why it is not called alimony in Texas Family Law. We do have contractual alim...

10/06/2022

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