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  • 2026
    • July
      • Understanding Holiday Possession Under a Texas Standard Possession Order
    • June
      • Understanding the Custodial Parent’s Extended Summer Possession in Texas
      • Haugen Law Firm Attorneys Selected as Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation
      • Second Marriages and Prenups: Doing Things Differently the Second Time Around
      • Madison Lengel Receives the President’s Award of Merit from the Texas Young Lawyers Association
      • Haugen Law Firm Named to Multiple “Best of Denton County” Nominations
      • Protecting Business Interests in a High Net Worth Divorce
      • Executive Compensation and Complex Assets in High Net Worth Divorce
      • Spousal Maintenance in High Income Divorce Cases
    • May
      • Legal Separation in Texas
      • Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
      • High Net Worth Divorce in Texas: What Makes It Different?
      • Who Pays for Children’s Extracurricular Activities After Divorce in Texas?
    • April
      • What is Mediation in Divorce Case
      • Understanding Standing Orders in Family Law Cases
      • Avoiding in Texas: Is It Possible?
      • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in High Asset Marriages
      • Common Law Marriage in Texas
    • March
      • Child Support Checkup: When to Review or Update Your Order
      • Why “Full Custody” Doesn’t Exist in Texas—and What You Need to Know Instead
      • Finding Calm & Confidence In A First Case
      • Spring Clean Your Estate Plan: Why It’s Time to Review Your Documents
      • Co-Parenting Apps and Texas Family Law: Tools to Help Parents Work Together
      • Understanding the Discovery Process in Family Law Cases
    • February
      • Love and Legacy: Why Estate Planning Is an Act of Love
      • Love, Marriage, and the Law: What Couples Should Know Before Saying ‘I Do’
      • Heartbreak and the Holidays: Navigating Divorce After the Season of Love
    • January
      • New Year, New Beginnings: Why January Is Known as “Divorce Month”
      • Estate Planning Resolutions for 2026: 5 Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones
      • Legal Resolutions for 2026: Small Steps Toward a More Secure Future
      • Setting Healthy Boundaries After Divorce: A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping
  • 2025
    • December
      • The Right of First Refusal in Texas Child Custody Cases
      • How Enforceable Is a Mediated Settlement Agreement in Divorce?
      • Electronic Communication Between Parent and Child in Texas Family Law Cases
      • Drug Testing in Family Court: What You Need to Know
      • Planning for the Holidays: Understanding the 2025 Christmas Possession Schedule in Texas
    • November
      • Alcohol Testing in Family Court: What Parents Should Know
      • Living Will vs. Directive to Physicians
      • Haugen Law Firm Supports Local Heroes at the Little Elm Veterans Banquet
      • Relocation After Divorce: Moving with Kids in Texas
      • Who Keeps the Debt? Credit Cards, Loans & Divorce in Texas
    • October
      • Collecting Toys for Little Elm Secret Santa
      • Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Texas?
      • How Long Does the Divorce Process Take in Texas?
      • The Role of a Living Will in Your Texas Estate Plan
      • Protecting Your Business During a Divorce in Texas
    • September
      • Planning for Incapacity: Who Makes Decisions if You Can’t?
      • Texas Child Support Guidelines: What You Need to Know
      • Medical Power of Attorney vs. Advance Directive in Texas
      • What Happens to the Family Home in a Texas Divorce?
      • What Is a Power of Attorney & Why Do You Need One?
    • August
      • New Texas Law: “Three Strikes, You’re Out” for Custody Possession Violations
      • What You Need to Know About the New Child Support Cap in Texas—Effective September 1, 2025
      • Understanding the Texas Family Court System
      • Leaving Unequal Inheritances: Is It Legal? Is It Wise?
      • Legal Custody in Texas – Joint vs. Sole Managing Conservatorship
      • Why Everyone Needs a Will in Texas — Even If You’re Young
    • July
      • Top 10 Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce in Texas
      • Termination of Parental Rights in Texas: Legal Grounds
      • Blended Families and Estate Planning in Texas: What to Know
      • Understanding QDROs in a Texas Divorce: What You Need to Know
    • June
      • How to Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan
      • Modifying a Child Custody Order in Texas: When and How
      • Estate Planning for Parents: Naming Guardians for Minor Children
      • Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Texas Divorce
      • The Role of a Revocable Living Trust in Texas Estate Planning
    • May
      • What to Bring to Your First Consultation with a Family Law Attorney
      • How to Protect Your Family Home with a Lady Bird Deed in Texas
      • How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Texas
      • What Is a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) in Texas?
    • April
      • Parental Rights in Texas: What You Can and Can’t Do
      • Understanding Beneficiary Designations for Texas Residents
      • Prenups and Postnups in Texas: Do You Need One?
      • Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Texas Divorce
    • March
      • How to Keep Your Home Out of in Texas
      • Understanding Texas’ Standard Possession Order (SPO)
      • How Often Should You Update Your Will or Estate Plan?
      • Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the Difference?
      • Who Inherits If You Don’t Have a Will in Texas?
    • February
      • Do You Need a Lawyer for Divorce in Texas?
      • How to Choose the Right Executor for Your Will
      • Establishing Paternity in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide
      • The 5 Essential Documents in a Texas Estate Plan
    • January
      • Filing for a Protective Order in Texas: What to Expect
      • Estate Planning vs. a Will: What’s the Difference?
      • Community Property vs. Separate Property in Texas: What’s the Difference?
      • What Happens If You Die Without a Will In Texas?
  • 2024
    • December
      • The Divorce Process
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