Family Law

Joint custody can be a challenging arrangement for parents. However, children can thrive in such arrangements and get to see both of their parents frequently. By focusing on communication, consistency and collaboration, parents can create a positive environment that...

When a marriage in Texas ends, one of the most contentious aspects of the divorce tends to be the division of property. Texas follows the community property system, meaning that most assets the spouses acquire during the marriage are subject to an equitable division....

Blending a family can be a joyous occasion, especially when it means solidifying a bond through adoption. In Texas, stepparent adoptions are common ways to legally affirm the relationship between a stepparent and a stepchild. Before you embark on this meaningful...

The U. S. Census Bureau showed nearly 30 million people living in Texas in 2021. This means there are thousands of children affected by divorce each year. Custody exchanges can become challenging when children refuse to go to the other parent's house. Such a situation...

Navigating the challenges of co-parenting can be difficult, especially when dealing with an uncooperative co-parent. It is crucial to find ways to manage these challenges while maintaining the best interests of the child. Establish clear communication One of the most...

Coming to agreements for child custody is difficult for many divorcing couples. Concerns are particularly serious when there are questions about the fitness of either parent. When you raise concerns about a potentially unfit parent, you should understand some of the...

For some legally bound couples, it becomes unreasonable to continue intertwining lives. Divorce turns into the obvious next step. Prepare before delivering news of your intention to end the marriage. The actions you take ahead of time should make the process smoother...

Divorce is nothing new. However, gray divorce is. Increasing numbers of gray divorces are occurring. Understanding how they can impact you is important. Understand what gray divorce is A gray divorce is a divorce that occurs when the couple getting divorced is over 50...

If you share custody of a child with another person, the court may order one party to pay child support to the other. The court can order child support even if you have an arrangement where the child spends equal time with both parties. The court looks primarily at...

Life in the military can strain a marriage, and sustaining a healthy relationship takes hard work but is achievable. Still, many spouses succumb to the pressures of military life immediately or over time. Those who choose divorce find that dissolving a military...