Engagement and wedding season is a time filled with excitement and planning, but it’s also one of the best times to think about long-term financial protection. Whether you’re building a blended family, starting a business, or simply wanting clarity as you begin this new chapter, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can help couples establish confidence, trust, and transparency.
In Texas, one of the country’s few community property states, these agreements provide essential protections for both LGBTQ+ and straight couples by allowing them to define what happens to their assets, debts, and financial interests in the event of divorce or death. Far from being unromantic, they offer peace of mind and help prevent conflict down the road.
Below is a helpful guide to how prenups and postnups work in Texas, what they can protect, and how to ensure your agreement is legally enforceable.
Back-to-school season is an exciting, but often stressful, time for families, especially for divorced or separated parents. As routines settle, tensions can rise, and children may feel the impact of transitions between households. For co-parents in Bexar County, a little planning, clear communication, and cooperation can make a world of difference.
We understand how challenging it can be to navigate school-related responsibilities while prioritizing your child’s emotional well-being. This article provides practical co-parenting tips for ensuring a smooth school year.
Summer break is meant to be a time for kids to relax and make memories, but for separated or divorced parents, it can also bring up a lot of questions, conflicts, and confusion around custody and visitation. At The Whitley Law Firm, we hear from many parents each summer trying to make sense of their…
June is Pride Month, a vibrant time to celebrate identity, love, and the hard-fought progress of LGBTQ+ communities. But for many LGBTQ+ families in Texas, Pride is also a reminder of the legal protections still being secured, challenged, or clarified every day. At our firm, we work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples across San Antonio…
The truth is: no one walks down the aisle thinking they will one day Google “how to get divorce papers.” However, if you’ve found yourself here, we want you to know: you’re not alone. And you certainly don’t have to navigate this process by yourself. At The Whitley Law Firm, we help people across San…
If you’ve lived in San Antonio for any amount of time, you know that Fiesta isn’t just an event, it’s a lifestyle. The city comes alive with color, music, parades, and that puro San Antonio joy. It’s the time of year when friends and families come together, traditions shine, and every street corner feels like…
A common question from most people going through a divorce in Texas is “What is the waiting period for divorce? “ Simply put, there is a 60-day waiting period before spouses can finalize their divorce in San Antonio. Many will naturally follow up with the question, “How long do I have to wait to remarry…
Summer is an exciting time for kids. They get to sleep in, play, swim, travel and much more. With the summer season officially started, kids will be leaning on these activities heavily. However, this time can be challenging for divorced or separated parents. Co-parenting during the summer break can be stressful trying to split time…
Often in divorce, the focus tends to be on custody between spouses, but what about the grandparents involved? A simple conversation between the grandparent and grandchild’s parent may be all you need to get a visitation arrangement everyone is happy with; however, this isn’t always the case. In situations where an agreement cannot be made…
In 2019, just after months of taking the bench as County Court 13 Judge, Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, entered into what would be a four- battle / appeal process regarding her right to exhibit a pride flag in her courtroom. A complaint filed by a local defense attorney to the State Commission of Judicial conduct promoted…