In Texas, the law considers a married father to be the parent of a child. You must sign the birth certificate, but you do not need to jump through extra hoops. For unmarried fathers, it is a bit of a different story. We will look at why unmarried fathers should still...
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How can a gray divorce affect your finances?
Divorce always causes financial consequences for both spouses, and those effects typically have a far greater impact on people who have been married for decades. Along with the emotional implications that divorce causes, so-called “gray divorcees” face a unique set of...
Am I entitled to my spouse’s retirement plan after we divorce?
A Texas divorce court judge generally divides property equally between you and your spouse. You may receive half of the value of your ex-spouse's 401(k), IRA or pension plan if contributions made to it occurred during your marriage. Because Texas is a community...
Does Texas honor grandparents’ visitation rights?
It may be easy to schedule visits with your grandchildren when their parents have a stable relationship with each other and with you. If divorce enters the picture, however, you may have to take legal action in order to secure your right to visit or gain custody of...
When can I modify a Texas child custody agreement?
Sometimes, a child custody arrangement that worked well in the first years after divorce no longer makes sense. Perhaps family circumstances have changed or children have different needs in their teen years. Whatever the reason, review the process of requesting a...
How does Texas determine the “best interests of the child?”
When a Texas court must make child custody-related decisions, it is typically going to do so after a judge weighs what he or she considers to be in a child’s best interests. While the factors that ultimately help determine a child’s best interests may vary from one...
How to prepare for divorce mediation
Not all divorce proceedings need to be high-stress courtroom dramas. Mediation is an option for couples who are able to communicate and are willing to negotiate a divorce agreement with the help of a neutral third party. Mediation is not only a more peaceful way to...
3 divorce mistakes to avoid
Divorce is not something any couple wants to go through, but in some cases, it is inevitable. If you find yourself facing the end of your marriage, it is important that you prepare for what will happen in the coming weeks. The legal process is not something that you...
Speaking out about domestic violence during divorce
When it comes to divorce, domestic violence affects families in many different ways. Sometimes, physical, verbal or financial abuse is at the root of a marriage falling apart. However, even when couples decide to end their marriage for other reasons, it is imperative...
Is your spouse an unfit parent under Texas law?
You may have heard the term "unfit parent" before, but this is not a definition recognized in Texas statute. Family courts do not judge people as guilty or not guilty, and they do not have the authority to determine the fitness of parents. However, divorce courts...
