When a judge orders a child custody agreement, there is an understanding that family dynamics may change in the future. To accommodate changes, custody modifications are available in Texas. Who can file a custody modification claim? According to Texas family law,...
Guiding You Through Complex Legal Matters
Guiding You Through Complex Legal Matters
Family Law
Things to know about child custody cases
Experiencing a divorce is difficult for all parties involved, but it can be especially taxing for children whose routines might change significantly from their normal routine. It is important for children to feel as safe and secure as possible during the process of a...
Standards of value apply to the family business in a divorce
If you and your spouse own and operate a family business, this asset will become a focal point during the property division phase of your divorce. Unless you plan to continue as co-owners following the divorce, you will need to know how much the business is worth to...
Consider letting your child have a say in where to live
Depending on the age of your son or daughter, he or she may have strong personal opinions about which parent to live with after a divorce. As a parent, though, just how much attention and consideration should you give to your child’s personal preferences? Many...
Protecting your finances as a breadwinner in a divorce
If you are the primary breadwinner in your family, you may worry about how a divorce may affect your finances. Will Texas’ community property laws force you to split everything you own 50/50 with your spouse? Community property state laws do mandate 50/50 splits, but...
Shared custody may be best for kids
Going through a divorce is not an easy process for anyone involved. While parents may be hashing out issues involving property division, child custody and alimony, children are often the unwilling participants of a marital separation. When children move from a...