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What Can Happen If Child Support Goes Unpaid
A recent Texas child support enforcement case highlights the serious consequences that can result when court-ordered child support goes unpaid. According to reports, a Texas man was recently arrested on an outstanding warrant alleging that he owed approximately $24,000 in unpaid child support. Authorities reported that law enforcement officers worked with investigators from the… Read More »
What Income Counts When Calculating Child Support?
When parents in Austin think about child support, many assume it is based only on a parent’s paycheck. In reality, however, Texas child support law requires courts to consider a variety of financial resources when calculating child support. Understanding what counts as “net resources” is an important part of understanding how child support is… Read More »
What Happens to Your Pets in an Austin Divorce?
Pets are often considered members of the family, which can make deciding who keeps a beloved dog, cat, or other pet one of the more emotional issues in an Austin divorce. Both spouses may have a strong attachment to the family pet, and each may believe that the pet should continue living with them… Read More »
Getting Married With Debt in Austin?
Getting married can mean combining many aspects of your lives, but it does not necessarily mean that you and your future spouse enter the marriage with identical financial circumstances. One Austin spouse may have student loans, credit card balances, business obligations, or other significant debts, while the other may enter the marriage with little… Read More »
Austin Prenuptial Agreement Attorney Explains How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Help Reduce Future Divorce Disputes
No one in Austin enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. However, many Austin couples recognize the importance of planning for the future and addressing financial issues before they arise. One way to accomplish this is through a prenuptial agreement. The Texas Family Code defines a prenuptial agreement as a “premarital agreement”,… Read More »
What Is Limited Scope Representation in Texas?
Legal representation does not have to be all or nothing. At The Law Office of Oprea & Weber, one question that comes up often is whether clients can hire an attorney for only part of their case rather than full representation throughout. In Texas, the answer is yes, and the formal term for this… Read More »
Gray Divorce in Austin: What Is It and How Can an Austin Divorce Attorney Help?
In Austin, divorce is often associated with younger couples, but that has changed in recent decades. More adults in Austin are choosing to end long-term marriages later in life, giving rise to what is commonly known as a “gray divorce.” According to the Cleveland Clinic, a gray divorce is generally defined as a divorce… Read More »
What Is Cooperative Divorce? A Guide to Resolving Your Marriage Outside the Courtroom
Divorce does not have to mean conflict. At The Law Office of Oprea & Weber, we work with clients throughout the full spectrum of divorce proceedings, and one of the most significant shifts we have seen in family law over the past two decades is the growing interest in cooperative divorce. For many couples,… Read More »
Should You Use ChatGPT for Divorce Advice?
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT have become popular for answering general questions, summarizing information, and helping individuals in Austin understand unfamiliar topics. However, when it comes to divorce, Austin spouses should be extremely careful about relying on AI instead of speaking with an experienced Austin divorce attorney. Divorce can affect your children, finances,… Read More »
Austin Divorce Attorney Discusses Common Concerns Austin Spouses Have Before Filing for Divorce
Austin spouses considering divorce often have many questions long before they decide whether to move forward with the divorce process. For many Austin spouses, the uncertainty surrounding divorce can feel overwhelming. Questions about children, finances, property, and the future often cause Austin spouses to hesitate before taking any action. The reality is that many… Read More »