LGBTQ+ family law Archives - The Whitley Law Firm, P.C. https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/tag/lgbtq-family-law/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:55:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/wp-content/uploads/whitley-law-firm-san-antonio-50x50.jpg LGBTQ+ family law Archives - The Whitley Law Firm, P.C. https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/tag/lgbtq-family-law/ 32 32 Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements in Texas: What Couples Need to Know Before They Say “I Do” https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/prenuptial-postnuptial-agreements-texas/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:56:24 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15380 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.

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]]> LGBTQ+ Divorce in Texas: Unique Considerations and Legal Rights https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/lgbtq-divorce-texas-rights-custody/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:08:00 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15346 Divorce is never easy, and for LGBTQ+ couples in Texas, there are additional considerations that can make the process more complex. While the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the legal history of your relationship can still play a role in property division, custody arrangements, and other aspects of divorce.

If you’re navigating a same-sex divorce in Texas, understanding your rights, and having an experienced attorney by your side, can make all the difference. Here’s what you need to know about LGBTIQ+ divorce in Texas.

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]]> Pride and Protection: Legal Rights for LGBTQ+ Families in Texas https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/pride-and-protection-legal-rights-for-lgbtq-families-in-texas/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:43:04 +0000 https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/?p=15274 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...

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