Domestic violence affects families across all communities, age groups, socioeconomic groups, races and cultures, and beyond. The stigma associated with domestic abuse is so significant that far too many victims fail to report the issue, which puts them in even greater...
Your child custody agreement is legally binding until you officially modify them with the court. While Texas courts understand that such modifications are often necessary, they don’t allow modifications except in situations in which the relevant circumstances have...
In Texas, sole custody really does not exist unless your co-parent has passed away or has their parental rights terminated. The concept of “assigning” a child to one parent or the other is a bit outdated. In fact, some states use a system that allocates parental...
Husbands and wives have equal rights and responsibilities in Texas divorces. Yes, it was historically common for the mother to be awarded child custody or to be the one receiving alimony, but those trends do not have any bearing on the way the law is applied to men...
If your divorce is headed to court, you have plenty on your mind. One factor that you may not have given much thought but that you should consider is what you will be wearing to divorce court. If you don’t give the matter some thought ahead of time, you could be...
There is obviously a whole lot more to raising children than simply providing them with food, clothing, and shelter. In fact, extracurricular activities are often an important part of raising happy, healthy, and well-rounded children. Texas child support, however, is...
Divorce affects every facet of your life, so it is probably no surprise that this includes your job. Staying focused at work is as important for your peace of mind and emotional well-being as it is for your career, and fortunately, there are some useful tips that can...
A lot of people have an attitude that the Covid-19 pandemic is “over.” This is simply not the case. If you are preparing to file for divorce in Texas, be prepared for Covid protocols to still be in effect. Effective April 1, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas again...
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It involves having a professionally-trained, objective third party assist two people or companies reach a favorable resolution outside of court. Mediation could help a divorcing couple agree on child...
In a word, no, you do need to prove adultery to get divorced in Texas. The Lonestar State, like many states, has no-fault divorces laws. Texas does still also have at-fault divorces as an option. If adultery is to blame in your divorce, you do have the choice of using...
