No matter how tough a child custody dispute may be, after it is resolved it is common for parents to fall into a rhythm. They adhere to the schedule. They work together. As the years pass, they may agree to changes here and there. Eventually, the schedule may look...
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Why do some divorcing couples choose mediation over litigation?
Sometimes Texas couples put off filing for divorce because they fear the trauma and unpleasantness typically associated with litigated divorces. Fortunately, other options are available that not only allow couples to make many of the important decisions related to...
Are the Texas child custody laws flexible?
In Texas, child custody is known as conservatorship, and visitation is called possession and access. While the courts have guidelines for both custody and visitation, they know that each family has unique dynamics. For that reason, child custody is flexible, and each...
The Singer Famous for “American Pie” Finalized His Divorce
Don McLean, the artist known best for the hit song "American Pie," ended his marriage earlier this month. The divorce comes after several high-profile incidents involving Mr. McLean. Most recently, he was arrested in late 2015 for an alleged domestic violence...
Parents who refuse to pay child support subject to penalties
There is a division with the Texas Attorney General that enforces child support obligations. This division was specifically created under Texas law that requires the state to find "child support evaders". A child support evader is any parent, mother or father, who is...
The merits of child custody mediation
Mediation encourages a collaborative process between divorcing spouses. But mediation does not have to be limited to dividing up the marital property and debts, it can also contribute to child custody disputes. Using mediation to resolve child custody disputes is a...
Tips to finding the perfect mediator
Collaborative law arose as a way to bring ex-spouses together. Study after study has shown that it is healthier for divorced couples to leave one another on amicable terms. Divorce mediation is one of those tools designed to enable this to happen. However, it isn?t...
7 Myths About Divorce In Texas
There is no doubt that divorce is stressful. However, much of the stress is the result of misunderstandings about how divorce works. Here are some of the most persistent myths about Texas divorce and the realities behind them: 1. Divorce Is Always A BattleDivorce is...