Fox Law

Fox Law Board Certified Family Law Attorney
& Mediator At Fox Law, we help you strategically navigate your legal matters with your interests in mind. Ms.

Whether those interests are to provide for your future; value a business; or care for a child, we seek effective solutions within the framework of negotiation, mediation, the collaborative process, and/or trial. No matter what your reason may be for seeking legal advice or representation, it’s our desire to leave you better off than how came to us – legally, financially, emotionally, physically, a

nd even spiritually. Fox Law has been operating in Round Rock, Texas since 2002. Margo Ahern Fox, owner and managing partner, began practicing law in 2000 and has been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) in Family Law since 2010. Fox is also a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney. Our team specializes in cases involving divorce, child custody, modifications and enforcements of prior orders, and adoptions within Williamson County and Travis County, Texas.

Taxes and divorce: What to know and plan for for 2023, 2024
05/28/2024

Taxes and divorce: What to know and plan for for 2023, 2024

If you and your spouse divorced in 2023, you will have to learn a new set of rules for paying taxes in 2024.

Divorces in the U.S. have been declining over the past decade, though the divorce rate saw an increase of 3.6% between 2...
02/21/2024

Divorces in the U.S. have been declining over the past decade, though the divorce rate saw an increase of 3.6% between 2021 and 2022, according to the most recent census data. The rates also vary significantly between states.

Happy Valentine’s Day, America. Your divorce rates are ticking up.

More than 1 in 3 divorced Americans say credit card debt played a role in their decision to divorce their spouse, accord...
02/21/2024

More than 1 in 3 divorced Americans say credit card debt played a role in their decision to divorce their spouse, according to a recent survey. And of those who blame credit card debt as a primary factor in their divorce, 7 in 10 say that their ex-spouse hid the debt from them.

Many divorced Americans point to credit card debt and hidden spending as reasons for the split.

“Bird nesting” is a co-parenting arrangement where the kids stay in the family home, and the parents split their time be...
02/16/2024

“Bird nesting” is a co-parenting arrangement where the kids stay in the family home, and the parents split their time between that house and a different one. While still an uncommon arrangement, it does appear to be on the rise, and it offers potential benefits, as well as challenges, for children and parents.

Experts explain how kids can benefit from this unique co-parenting situation.

Your options for handling the marital home in divorce may depend on how the home is financed or titled, among other fact...
02/15/2024

Your options for handling the marital home in divorce may depend on how the home is financed or titled, among other factors. Before choosing any particular course of action, consider the long-term financial impacts.

One of the biggest decisions divorcing couples face is who gets the house in a divorce. Here's what to know about divorce and your mortgage.

When it comes to filing taxes, deciding which parent will claim children as dependents is an important issue for divorce...
02/08/2024

When it comes to filing taxes, deciding which parent will claim children as dependents is an important issue for divorced couples.

You may not get your tax refund in 21 days if you're claiming certain credits.

When a family-owned business is involved in a divorce, making sure there is a fair distribution of marital assets, inclu...
12/01/2023

When a family-owned business is involved in a divorce, making sure there is a fair distribution of marital assets, including the business, requires careful planning and the assistance of legal counsel.

If you're getting divorced and own a family business, it's important to know how to divide it fairly.

While the financial aspect of divorce is often overshadowed by the emotional impact, rebuilding finances after the disso...
11/30/2023

While the financial aspect of divorce is often overshadowed by the emotional impact, rebuilding finances after the dissolution of a marriage can be an integral part of overall recovery.

While divorce can be overwhelming, focusing on a post-divorce plan for your money can help contribute to overall recovery.

The U.S. Department of Education has established guidelines for completing the FAFSA with divorced parents, and understa...
10/06/2023

The U.S. Department of Education has established guidelines for completing the FAFSA with divorced parents, and understanding those requirements is essential to receiving financial aid.

Your parents' living situation determines how much you need to fill out.

Untangling two people’s money is messy. Long before spousal or child support is awarded or your post-divorce budget is i...
10/04/2023

Untangling two people’s money is messy. Long before spousal or child support is awarded or your post-divorce budget is in place, you’ll need to prepare your finances for the work ahead.

Long before spousal support is awarded or your new budget is in place, using these financial tips will prepare you for the divorce process.

If you're divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work record.
10/02/2023

If you're divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work record.

This Social Security claiming strategy is legit – and it might be a lifeline for you.

Non-custodial parents should note that a child support order remains in effect even if a parent is unemployed. A child s...
09/29/2023

Non-custodial parents should note that a child support order remains in effect even if a parent is unemployed. A child support order will only be altered if a parent seeks a modification.

Find out how to handle child support payments when a parent is unemployed, as well as what happens to health benefits when a parent loses a job.

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Round Rock, TX
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