There are many big decisions to make during a Texas divorce. You may wonder about how you will share parenting time of your children or what will happen to your retirement accounts and credit cards. However, very few assets elicit such a strong emotional response as...
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Can You Keep Your Ex’s Parents Or New Partner Away From The Kids?
Sharing custody with your ex means giving up some degree of control over your children's lives and schedules. You don't have a say in what happens during your ex's parenting time for the most part. They could take the children to the opening day of a movie if that is...
Will Dissipation Of Marital Property Impact Your Texas Divorce?
For many couples preparing for divorce in Texas, property division negotiations are a straightforward matter. They may already have a marital agreement establishing guidelines for dividing their property, or they may cooperate with one another to negotiate mutually...
Yes, You Can Go Back To Court To Get More Time With The Kids
Family law judges often have to make very difficult decisions. State law admonishes them to prioritize the best interest of the children and the family when making custody determinations. For most married couples facing divorce, shared custody is the most likely...
Can I Improve My Chances Of Being Awarded Custody?
Custody battles are never easy, and in many cases, it seems the court places children with the mother more often than with the father. Being awarded custody depends on many factors, some of which depend on a father’s actions and ability to adequately provide the care...
Will A Texas Court Grant Sole Custody?
When you decide to divorce, your children's well-being is no doubt your primary consideration. If you have concerns about your spouse's parenting ability, you may want to seek sole custody. However, winning a child custody agreement limiting the other parent's access...
4 Questions Kids Often Ask About Divorce
Figuring out how to tell your kids you are getting a divorce can be overwhelming. You wonder how much or how little you should say to put their minds at ease. Knowing what to say is important for helping your child transition more easily into the new living and family...
The Effects Of Parental Alienation During A Divorce
While many divorces can come to an amicable conclusion, the unfortunate truth is that some splits breed aggressive or competitive behavior. One example of this comes in the form of parental alienation. A parent is guilty of alienation when they use manipulative...
3 Grounds For Modifying A Child Custody Order
In Texas, courts may award parents sole, joint or split custody, which may be physical or legal. At the beginning of the custody determination process, the court views both you and the other parent as being on equal footing and considers multiple factors to decide...
How to tell your kids you are getting a divorce
Children always want to see their parents together. Getting word that mommy and daddy are going separate ways can be tough to take. You can break the news in a way that makes hearing it less painful. Follow the recommendations of family therapists. By doing so,...