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Our purpose is to provide you with information regarding Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Paternity, Adoption, and other Family Law issues in Texas.
Remember, this information is not meant to replace your attorney or to give you specific legal advice but to assist you in better understanding the issues in your case.
Talk to an Attorney before proceeding with your case!

10 Rules for Winning a Divorce Case in Texas
Yes, you can win at divorce in Texas by following these 10 simple rules. (They are not all inclusive.) Big Tip - Use common sense!

The Process - From Start to Finish
A Broad understanding of the Divorce process in Texas is helpful. This overview hits the highlights!

Common Law Marriage - The Accidental Marriage
Are you married without ceremony? Understanding Formal vs Informal Marriages.

10 Questions for Your Divorce Attorney in Texas
Picking your Divorce Attorney is tough...asking the right question even tougher. These questions should help get you started.

Property Division is a key function of the Divorce Process. Understanding the differences in property is essential.

Understanding that your debt division does not effect third party creditors is important.

Yes, there now IS Alimony in Texas! Understanding can be important!

Annulments - Avoiding Divorce
Yes, if your marriage is "Void" or "Voidable", you can potentially avoid the divorce process.

Joint Custody - The Myth
You have probably heard of "Joint Custody" in Texas, but it does not exist. The Source of this myth?

Child support, the obligation that last for 18 + years. It is essential that you understand the correct calculation of this enormous financial burden.

Visitation and the Standard Possession Order
The State of Texas now provides a recommended possession order for children. An overview AND the statutory order is provided.

About Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht LLP
Who we are...highly dedicated Family Law Attorneys!

HIGDON, HARDY & ZUFLACHT PRESS RELEASES
Honors our Bexar County District Clerks!

See Photos of the "HHZ BBQ, Tubing & Fun!"
at the Poco Loco Ranch, Boerne, Texas on July 14, 2007

The Survivor Benefit Plan: Its History, Idiosyncrasies, Coverages, Cost, and Applications
by James N. Higdon

War & Peace: Military Benefits Issues In Wartime

Understanding Collaborative Law
by Charles E. Hardy

The Standard Possession Order — Simple, Understandable Visitation for Texas

Understanding Gestational and Surrogacy Agreements in Texas

Attorney Instructions for Use of Video

Divorce Process Worksheet (doc)