The Bayley Law Firm

The Bayley Law Firm A Houston family law firm dedicated to putting clients first. Family Law attorney in Houston, TX

Divorce, child custody, property division, and more β€” led by Board-Certified family law attorney Andrew Bayley.
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09/02/2026

That one text message could cost you custody in Texas.

Courts take a hard look at anything that suggests you are keeping the children away from the other parent without a real emergency or special circumstance.

Judges prioritize the children's best interests above almost everything else, so think carefully before you hit send.

Schedule a free case evaluation; call 713-257-8418 or visit www.bayleylawtx.com.

08/31/2026

If your spouse just emptied your joint account, redirect your income immediately and get to an attorney right away.

They can file a temporary restraining order to freeze what's left and potentially recover what was taken.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

08/30/2026

If your spouse has drained your joint account, redirect your income to a new account immediately to stop further loss.

Getting in front of a court quickly matters too β€” a temporary restraining order can freeze remaining funds and potentially recover what was taken.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

08/28/2026

Agreeing to divorce isn't the same as having an uncontested divorce β€” the real test comes when you dig into custody, conservatorship, and dividing assets.

Once those details get complicated, most people end up back in court needing legal help after all.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

08/27/2026

Texas courts typically aim for a 50-50 split of community property, though the exact percentage can shift depending on the facts of your case.

When it comes to the family home, the ideal outcome is for one spouse to keep it while the other receives equivalent property in exchange.

If there isn't enough to offset the home's value, the court may order it sold and the proceeds divided between both parties.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

08/25/2026

Good mediation usually means neither side walks away completely happy β€” that's actually the point.

In exchange, you both get an agreement you helped shape, rather than one a judge hands down in twenty minutes.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

Going through a family law matter in Texas doesn't mean you have to figure it all out on your own.Reach out today to tal...
08/24/2026

Going through a family law matter in Texas doesn't mean you have to figure it all out on your own.

Reach out today to talk through your options and get clear on your next steps.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

08/23/2026

Divorce involves dividing everything you own and deciding what happens with your children β€” these are some of the biggest decisions you'll ever make.

Trying to go it alone with online forms often costs far more in the long run than getting proper legal guidance from the start.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

08/21/2026

Before heading into mediation, get clear on your goals and what outcome you actually want.

A good mediation often means neither side leaves completely happy, since compromise is what gets you to an agreement a judge might never order.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

08/20/2026

If you started a business, formed a corporation, or created intellectual property during your marriage, Texas law considers it community property.

Even the interest earned on premarital funds, or a house you sold and reinvested in a new home, falls under this rule.

Schedule a free case evaluation β€” call 713-257-8418 or visit bayleylawhouston.com.

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