The Texas Family Lawyer Podcast

Most people walk into divorce mediation unprepared, and it costs them. In this episode, former Family Court Judge John Millard shares the tips and mistakes to avoid so you can protect yourself. We cover what mediation actually is, the biggest mistakes people make, and how drive-by mediations work in Texas divorce cases. 

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Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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Your divorce paperwork can say “they’ll pay the IRS,” but that does not mean the IRS will agree. We bring on Houston tax attorney and CPA Lucy Petry to get brutally practical about the messy overlap between Texas family law and federal tax law, especially when divorce uncovers years of missing returns or a tax liability nobody budgeted for. 

If you want a divorce strategy that accounts for tax debt, asset division, and real-world collection risk, this conversation will save you expensive surprises. Subscribe, share this with someone navigating a Texas divorce with tax issues, and leave a review so more people can find it!

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Money doesn’t usually “disappear” in divorce. It moves, it changes accounts, it gets labeled badly, and it hides in plain sight inside tax returns, bank transfers, and business books that were never meant to be courtroom-ready. We’re joined by Denise French, managing partner at Stewart, Hurst, French, & Dodson Forensics, to explain how forensic accounting and business valuation actually work in a Texas divorce when someone suspects hidden assets, unreported accounts, or spending that just doesn’t match the story.

If you want fewer surprises and cleaner outcomes around business valuation, separate property tracing, retirement division, and QDRO timing, listen now, then subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more Texas families can find us!

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

The house can feel like the last thread of stability in a divorce, but it can also become the fastest way to blow up your finances if you make a decision on emotion instead of math. We’re talking through the real-world choices Texas families face with the marital home, and we’re doing it with someone who lives in the messy middle of divorce and real estate every day: Jennifer Francois, a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) serving the greater Houston area.

Subscribe for more practical Texas divorce guidance, share this with someone stressing about the house, and leave a review if it helped! What’s your biggest concern about the marital home right now?

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Money shouldn’t vanish just because a marriage ends. We walk through exactly how we uncover hidden assets and prove community waste in Texas divorces, from the first red flags to the final division. You’ll hear how we use discovery requests to peel back the lawyers of the financial onion. We also share the advanced tools that bring clarity to messy finances. Finally, we unpack community waste and how Texas courts fix the damage. 

If this episode helps you see your next step more clearly, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and let us know what topic you'd like to see us cover next!

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Discovery doesn’t have to feel like a tidal wave. We break down Texas divorce discovery into clear steps you can follow, revealing the exact tools, timelines, and habits that keep costs down and your case on track. With Managing Attorney Alex Hunt and Senior Paralegal Melissa Tubbs at the table, we translate lawyer-speak into plain English and share the workflow our firm uses to move from document chaos to a clean, court-ready production.

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Think grandparents have automatic rights in Texas? This episode is worth a listen. Managing Attorney Alex Hunt sits down with Senior Attorney Margaret Tucker to map the real path for grandparents seeking custody or court-ordered time. They explain why the parental presumption—grounded in Troxel v. Granville and reinforced by the Texas Constitution—sets such a steep climb. If you’ve heard “grandparents’ rights,” prepare for a reality check backed by statute, standards, and courtroom practice.

If you’re a grandparent weighing next steps, this guide helps turn concern into a focused plan grounded in Texas family law. Subscribe for more Texas family law insights, share this episode with someone who needs clarity, and leave a contact us or comment with the toughest question you want us to tackle next.

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

In this episode, we unpack how Texas community property works, what counts as separate property, and why proof decides outcomes. We walk through house options, retirement account tracing, and QDROs, then share strategies to keep what matters most while avoiding common pitfalls.

• community property presumption and why title does not control
• definition of separate property and how to prove it
• clear and convincing evidence and tracing explained
• just and right division versus 50‑50 myth
• mixed characterization and commingling risks
• prenups and postnups reshaping property rules
• options for the marital home and equalization
• protecting 401(k)s, ERISA plans, and QDRO essentials
• practical document checklists and expert use
• settlement strategy and offsetting assets

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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Facebook: @huntlawtexas
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YouTube: @huntlawtexas

This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

In this episode, Hunt Law Firm attorneys Alex Hunt and Bri Holcombe break down the most significant changes to Texas child support law, including the new guideline income cap, how child support is calculated under the updated rules, who will be affected, and what this means for both paying and receiving parents across the state. ⚖️

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

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Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com
Facebook: @huntlawtexas
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YouTube: @huntlawtexas

This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Texas doesn’t treat alimony like a golden parachute. Hunt Law Firm attorneys Alex Hunt and Hanna Sampat walk through how spousal maintenance actually works here: strict eligibility based on minimum reasonable needs, four qualifying routes, and why the size of your separate property or your share of the community estate can make or break a claim. Along the way, we explain what judges weigh when deciding amount and duration, from age and employability to wasteful spending, fault, and contributions to a spouse’s career.

If you’re paying, you’ll hear practical ways to reduce exposure: offer a slightly larger slice of the community estate, consider lump-sum equalization, and file a modification promptly if your income drops. If you’re receiving, you’ll learn how to strengthen your position by documenting job searches and training efforts. 

ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶
Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com.

FOLLOW  ▶
Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com
Facebook: @huntlawtexas
Instagram: @huntlawtexas
X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas
YouTube: @huntlawtexas

This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.