Texas voids an ex-spouse beneficiary designation after divorce, but not on a 401(k) or a public pension. Here is what your decree does not fix.
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Plain-language guidance on Texas divorce, custody, child support, and estate planning from the attorneys at HKH Family Law in Frisco.
Child Support Enforcement in Texas Has Two Deadlines
Texas gives you two years to seek contempt on unpaid child support and ten for a money judgment. Here is what each deadline reaches, and what it does not.
What Makes a Mediated Settlement Agreement Final in Texas
A Texas mediated settlement agreement can be binding the moment it’s signed. Here’s what makes it final, what it doesn’t do, and how to prepare for it.
Spousal Maintenance in Texas Is Narrower Than You Think
Spousal maintenance in Texas has a strict eligibility test, a $5,000 monthly cap, and time limits. Here’s who qualifies and what the law doesn’t cover.
The Collin County Standing Order Starts the Day You File
A Collin County standing order binds you the moment a divorce petition is filed. Here is what it restricts, what it allows, and the 30 day deadline.
What the 50 Mile Rule Does to Your Possession Order
Texas expands your possession schedule automatically if you live within 50 miles of your child. Here is what the 50 mile rule does, and what it does not.
Retirement Accounts in a Texas Divorce: What a QDRO Does
Your decree divides the 401(k). A QDRO is what actually moves it. Here is which retirement accounts in a Texas divorce need one, and which do not.
What Counts as a Material and Substantial Change in Texas
A Texas court will not change a custody order just because it stopped working. Here is what a material and substantial change actually means.
Texas Divorce: What Happens During the 60 Day Waiting Period
Texas will not grant a divorce before the 60th day after filing. Here is what actually happens in that window, and how to use it well.
The Texas Child Support Cap Is Now $11,700. Who That Affects
Texas raised the child support cap to $11,700 a month in September 2025. Here is who that actually affects, and when an old order is worth a second look.