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• posted: Feb. 28, 2026
• J. Thad Whisenant
• Famiy Law
• child custody,  custody,  visitation

There are countless reasons why spouses or unmarried partners break up. Sometimes, each person goes their separate ways, but when two people share minor children, it’s likely that they will Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026
• Whisenant & Associates
• Divorce
• assets,  custody,  property division

The Real Cost of a High‑Conflict Divorce in Texas One of the first questions I hear is, “How much will my divorce cost?” The honest answer is that the cost of Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026
• Whisenant & Associates
• Division of Property
• custody,  property division,  reimbursement claims

How Texas Judges Think About Child Custody and Property Division Clients often ask me, “What will the judge do in my divorce?” While no attorney can promise results, my decades of Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026
• Whisenant & Associates
• Child Custody
• Custody,  Possession,  noncustodial

Texas Standard Possession Order and 50/50 Custody: What Parents Need to Know Parents often come to my office asking for “50/50 custody” or to understand the Texas Standard Possession Order. As Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026
• Whisenant & Associates
• Divorce
• child custody,  property division,  debt allocation

The Divorce Process in Texas: Step‑by‑Step Guide from a Board‑Certified Attorney Divorce in Texas follows a predictable legal framework, but the details can feel overwhelming when you are in the middle Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2026
• J. Thad Whisenant
• Child Support
• child support,  retroactive support,  legal paternity

Expectant mothers have long been told that even before birth, they have a responsibility to maintain healthy habits for the benefit of their child. During her pregnancy, a women often Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2025
• J. Thad Whisenant
• Child Custody
• child custody,  parental alienation,  custody

Ideally, when parents no longer reside in the same household due to divorce or another reason, each one promotes a healthy relationship between their child and their former partner. We Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2025
• J. Thad Whisenant
• Divorce
• dementia,  litigation,  assets

Someone who is granted guardianship of the person under Texas law has the authority to file legal actions on behalf of their ward. Often, family members take on this role Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2025
• J. Thad Whisenant
• Division of Property
• reimbursement,  claim,  estate

As a community property state, Texas law holds that spouses generally share joint ownership of assets acquired by either individual during the course of a marriage. This property is referred Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2025
• J. Thad Whisenant
• Famiy Law
• conservatorship,  child custody,  misdemeanor

Even after a family law matter has been resolved, it is important to remain aware of legislative changes that might affect you and your loved ones. Significant updates to the Read More