Ilarraza Law, P.C.

06/02/2026

Texas does allow spousal maintenance, but the rules are much stricter than in other states, where courts can match your pre-divorce standard of living without limits on amount or duration.

In Texas, the law caps both how much you can receive and how long those payments last, so it is not as easy to qualify for as many people expect.

If you are heading into a divorce and wondering whether spousal support applies to your situation, getting clear answers early is the smartest move you can make.

Schedule your free case evaluation today at www.ilawtex.com or call 214-393-7049.

05/31/2026

Hiding assets and money during a divorce is never a good idea.

There's typically going to be a provision in the divorce decree or a mediated settlement agreement that says anything not disclosed is subject to future division. So if it comes out later that you have four Lamborghinis — now they're subject to division.

It can even be written so that if something wasn't disclosed, it automatically goes to the other spouse. It does not behoove anyone to hide assets.

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05/30/2026

It might be tempting to use a cheap online platform to draft a DIY prenuptial agreement, but family courts heavily scrutinize these contracts. In many states, if both parties do not have independent legal counsel or if financial disclosures are incomplete, the entire agreement can be thrown out during a divorce. Protect your future with an enforceable, attorney backed prenup. Check out this guide on prenup lawyers and schedule a consultation with our team today.

Considering a prenup? Find out when you should hire a prenup lawyer, what a lawyer does, and how much a prenuptial agreement typically costs.

05/30/2026

Child support in Texas is based on a formula — it's called the Texas Child Support Guidelines.

The formula takes into account the obligor's income, how many children are being supported, and what the health insurance obligation is so that the paying parent gets credit for that.

Your attorney can walk you through exactly what the numbers look like for your specific situation.

Schedule your free case evaluation at www.ilawtex.com or call 214-393-7049.

05/29/2026

Facing divorce? These seven steps can help you stabilize finances and plan for the future — from taking an inventory to updating estate documents and assessing housing and retirement choices.

Separating finances after divorce

05/28/2026

If you can't come to an agreement on custody and visitation and you have to go to a temporary orders hearing, each side typically gets about 20 minutes for the judge to hear evidence.

The judge uses the Holley v. Adams case as a framework for deciding what's in the best interest of the children — looking at the desires of the child, the abilities of each parent, and who has been involved. The goal is to preserve that status quo.

If you're the parent that's been taking the kids to soccer practice and going to all the doctor's appointments, you're likely going to continue that routine. And if you had a 50-50 schedule that was working for the children, that's likely to continue too.

Schedule your free case evaluation at www.ilawtex.com or call 214-393-7049.

05/28/2026

Protecting families. Advocating for your future.

When the stakes are high and your family's well-being is on the line, you need an attorney who fights for what matters most. At Ilarraza Law, that is exactly what we do.

Schedule your free case evaluation at www.ilawtex.com or call 214-393-7049.

05/27/2026

Many parents confuse the concept of co-parenting with the legal reality of joint custody. Co-parenting is the daily teamwork required to raise your children, but joint custody is the strict court order that dictates your legal decision-making power. Do not leave your parental rights to chance. Read our guide on how family courts define these boundaries and contact our firm today.

Explore the essentials of law about co-parenting, from different types and legal requirements to how agreements can be updated. Dive into a complete guide.

05/27/2026

After a temporary orders hearing, the judge decides who stays in the marital home and who goes — and who is going to pay what bills.

When figuring out who stays, the judge looks at what makes the most sense. If one parent is going to have primary custody and it's a four-bedroom home, it makes more sense for that person to stay rather than making them move out to find another residence of that size to fit everyone.

The other person can move to a one-bedroom apartment — or if they have family in town they can stay with, it's going to be much more simple.

Schedule your free case evaluation at www.ilawtex.com or call 214-393-7049.

05/25/2026

When you're getting divorced in Texas, your attorney needs a full financial picture of the marital estate.

One of the tools they use is an inventory and appraisement — where you go through everything you have and assign a value to it. You give that to your attorney so they can figure out who should get what, whether you're working out a settlement agreement or proposing a division to the court.

Schedule your free case evaluation at www.ilawtex.com or call 214-393-7049.