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.

For many couples, pets are more than property, they’re family. So when divorce becomes part of the conversation, the question of who gets the dog, cat, or other companion animal can turn into an emotionally charged dispute. If you’re navigating divorce in Texas and wondering what will happen to your pet, you’re not alone, and…

One of the most common questions about divorce is, “who gets the house?” Understandably, the marital home is frequently the most valuable asset that married couples own. But when couples divorce, there is often concern and even arguing in some cases about who will keep the house. If divorcing couples can come to an agreement…

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