If you are a divorced parent in Texas, you may have experienced some challenges when it comes to sharing custody of your children during holidays and events. You may have felt frustrated or angry when your ex-spouse tried to prevent you from having access to your...
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Resolving family law issues through mediation
Family law issues can be emotionally difficult. Many people believe that they have to go to court to address these concerns, but they may want to consider mediation instead. Mediation is an out-of-court process that facilitates communication and cooperation between...
What is no-fault divorce?
No-fault divorce law has been on the books in most states, including Texas, for decades, but it has recently become somewhat controversial. A growing number of conservative pundits have argued against the law in recent months, and some Texas lawmakers have argued that...
How will your assets be passed on?
It is common for people in Texas to believe that estate planning documents provide the details and instructions for passing on all assets to heirs and beneficiaries. But, as a recent news article pointed out, that isn’t always the case. So, how will your assets be...
Taking care of yourself during and after your divorce
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences a human being can go through. By the end of the legal process of divorce, many feel emotionally drained, not to mention financially strapped and stressed about the future. While these concerns are all valid, it is...
A custody order can’t be changed just because you don’t like it
Children need stability when their parents separate or divorce. Frequent changes to existing child custody arrangements can sometimes cause more harm than good. So, a child custody and visitation order (referred to as conservatorship and possession and access in...
Child support orders are enforced even when seeking modifications
In Texas family law cases, the courts will try to make sure children from a relationship are taken care of and their best interests are served. Part of that is making certain the custodial parent receives a sufficient amount in child support from the noncustodial...
Making a financial plan as divorce approaches
Of all the things that people think about before proceeding with a divorce case, financial concerns often have a way of causing the most anxiety, leading to uncertainty. How will assets be divided? What will your living situation look like during and after a divorce?...
How do you handle sentimental assets in your divorce?
There are a lot of financial decisions that have to be made during the divorce process. You’ll have to separate out individually owned assets from those that are marital in nature, and you’ll want to make sure you’re fighting for your fair share of the marital estate....
Understanding child support in Texas
It is the responsibility of parents to support their children. It is not a matter of if. It is only a matter of how much. In basic terms, child support is money that the non-custodial parent pays to the custodial parent to provide for the child's needs. Those needs...