Texas parents like you often struggle with parenting after a divorce. This is especially true if the divorce was messy, difficult and left you and your co-parent estranged. Sometimes, it is possible to continue co-parenting without much issue. Other times, a co-parent...
There are thousands of children in Texas in need of homes at any given point. Some only need temporary homes to live in while other family members recover and rebuild lives to take them back. Others would thrive in permanent solutions. The LGBTQ community has served...
Negotiating child custody is one of the most difficult tasks when filing for divorce or legal separation. In Texas, and in many other states in the United States, courts often select the person who was the primary caretaker during the marriage to act as primary,...
Every divorce comes with its own unique set of circumstances. When a physician in Texas becomes involved with the divorce process, the valuation of his or her medical practice often becomes the top priority. Most physicians are members of a group practice or...
Divorce does not seem to sour most people on marriage. Seventy percent of divorced men and over 50% of divorced women remarry within six years. Unfortunately, your second marriage may not be more successful than your first. Statistics also show that the divorce rate...
In many states, divorce courts divide assets based on a theory of equitable distribution. This means there is an attempt to give both spouses a fair share. This is not the case in Texas. Here, property division follows a slightly different set of guidelines. ...
Texas is one of the few states that does not require opposing parties to go through mediation before trial. However, that does not mean a party to a case may not compel mediation by appealing to the courts. According to the Texas Judicial Branch, the state prefers for...
If you travel frequently for business or pleasure, you have probably accumulated thousands of airline miles. These miles have intrinsic value to you, as you can use them to redeem free flights and other travel perks. You may not realize, though, that your spouse may...
Making the decision to terminate your marriage can be daunting and overwhelming. In addition to determining child custody, support and alimony, you must determine who will receive the property and assets accumulated during the marriage. In a traditional courtroom...
Although grandparents are family members, their rights are not the same as a child’s parents. If your grandchild’s mother and father divorced or live in an unsafe situation, you may consider petitioning for visitation privileges or custody in Texas. We often represent...
