Every married couple faces their own challenges. While many couples stay the course and remain married for the duration, other couples may decide it’s time to end the marriage. Still other couples, however, find that simply taking a break is in order. This time out can help couples determine their best path forward, whether that […]
Going back to school is an exciting time for both kids and parents. There are school supplies and backpacks to be purchased and first-day-of-school outfits to be chosen, but if you are a divorced parent, you likely have an additional layer of concerns with which to contend. You and your children will find your back-to-school […]
After child custody, the number one concern in nearly every divorce is how your marital property will be divided. This division will affect your finances well into your future, and it is obviously important to get it right. In the State of Texas, the court’s objective is the just and right division of community property […]
If you are going through a divorce, you are bound to have questions and concerns about the upcoming process. While the majority of divorce cases are settled before they get to court, divorces that involve more complicated financial issues, are contentious, or are stalled regarding child custody arrangements are more likely to be decided in […]
If you are facing a divorce case, you may be wondering what to expect. In some cases, spouses are able to work things out and enter into a settlement agreement. In most cases, judges will approve a visitation schedule that parents have worked out themselves. When parents can’t agree, they may be ordered to attend […]
In Texas, child custody hearings allow each parent to present their case to the judge. The purpose of the hearing is to determine which parent is more suitable for the child and can provide the healthiest living environment. The judge renders their decision after evaluating each parent, their annual income, and the findings of a […]
Where collaborative divorce is concerned, Texas has been a leader since 1991. Since that year, Texans have had the ability to avoid public, contentious divorce, and instead, reconcile their differences in a more cooperative environment. While it’s a great choice for many of the state’s couples, it’s not right for everyone. Read on to learn […]
One of the most heated battles in a family courtroom is when the custody of a child hangs in the balance. However, when custody is given to one parent, it doesn’t mean that there will not need to be modifications in the future. Everyone heads down different paths in life, and there may come a […]
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful events that a person can experience. When matters like property division and child custody arrangements are uncertain, the experience can even be more nerve-wracking. Divorce litigants can have more control over what happens in their case by choosing to settle the case out of court. […]
The legal system can be difficult to navigate, especially in an area of law that you may have never have encountered. For this reason, it is best to seek help from someone who is knowledgeable about the laws and regulations in the respective area of law of your legal matter. In family law, there are […]
