Category Archives: Divorce

Can a Texas Parent Relocate With a Child After Divorce? What the Court Order Controls

Can a Texas Parent Relocate With a Child After Divorce? What the Court Order Controls

Yes, a Texas parent may be able to relocate with a child after divorce, but the signed custody order controls the starting point. Many Texas orders give one parent the exclusive right to designate the child’s primary residence while limiting that residence to a stated geographic area. If your order contains a geographic restriction, moving […]

Back-to-School Divorce Tension in Texas: Why Fall Routines Can Strain a Marriage

Back-to-School Divorce Tension in Texas: Why Fall Routines Can Strain a Marriage

Back-to-school season does not cause divorce, but it can make existing problems in a Texas marriage harder to ignore. Once school resumes, you may face tighter schedules, more transportation duties, child care needs, extracurricular activities, school expenses, work conflicts, and repeated decisions about your children. If those issues are already tied to resentment, poor communication, […]

Can Social Media Photos Affect Your Texas Divorce Case This Summer?

Can Social Media Photos Affect Your Texas Divorce Case This Summer?

 Social media activity can play a significant role in Texas divorce proceedings, especially during the summer when travel, lifestyle changes, and increased online sharing become more common. Photos and posts may be used as evidence in disputes involving custody, property division, and financial credibility. Bowen Law Firm, PLLC regularly advises clients on how digital behavior […]

Is It Better to Divorce Before or After the New School Year Starts in Texas?

Is It Better to Divorce Before or After the New School Year Starts in Texas?

 Families often face difficult timing decisions when considering divorce around the start of a new school year. Bowen Law Firm, PLLC, works with parents in Houston who want to understand how timing affects custody arrangements, children’s emotional stability, and long-term family planning. While Texas law does not require a specific time of year to begin the […]

What Happens to Summer Camp Costs After a Texas Divorce?

What Happens to Summer Camp Costs After a Texas Divorce?

After a Texas divorce, summer camp costs usually depend on what your divorce decree, child support order, or parenting plan says. Regular child support may cover a child’s basic daily needs, but camp fees, deposits, supplies, extended-care charges, and transportation often need specific language in the order or a written agreement between parents. For Houston […]

Summer Divorce Filing Trends in Houston: Why Cases Spike During School Break

Summer Divorce Filing Trends in Houston: Why Cases Spike During School Break

Summer divorce filing trends in Houston often reflect the school calendar. Many parents wait until the end of the school year to file because summer gives the family more flexibility for housing changes, parenting schedules, travel, and difficult conversations with children. A summer filing does not make divorce easier, but it can give you time […]

Can a Prenuptial Agreement Protect a Business in Texas? What Couples Should Consider Before Marriage

Can a Prenuptial Agreement Protect a Business in Texas? What Couples Should Consider Before Marriage

 For business owners considering marriage, Bowen Law Firm, PLLC emphasizes that a prenuptial agreement is a critical tool for safeguarding a business and clarifying ownership, management, and financial expectations. In Texas, a well-crafted agreement can define what constitutes separate and community property, determine how profits and liabilities are handled, and outline what happens if the […]

Selling the Family Home During a Texas Divorce: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Selling the Family Home During a Texas Divorce: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Selling a family home during a divorce in Texas is rarely straightforward, and the process often raises complex financial, legal, and emotional questions. At Bowen Law Firm, PLLC, we help clients navigate these challenges by offering expert guidance on property division, mortgage responsibilities, tax implications, and the strategic timing of a sale. Missteps during the […]

Spring Divorce Filings in Texas: Why March and April See a Spike

Spring Divorce Filings in Texas: Why March and April See a Spike

Divorce filings in Texas rise significantly during the spring months, particularly in March and April. Understanding the factors that contribute to this seasonal spike can help those considering divorce to better prepare for the process. This guide explores the reasons behind the spring surge and offers advice on what steps to take when considering divorce […]