Parental alienation occurs when a group of parental behaviors are damaging to children’s mental and emotional well-being, and interferes with a relationship of a child and either parent. This condition… read more →
Geographic restrictions and relocation issues generally come up in three types of cases: (1) at the time of a divorce or other Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (“SAPCR”), (2) during… read more →
1. Let the Attorney Know the Purpose of your Visit. The more detailed you are with describing your needs, the more satisfied you will be with the outcome of your… read more →
Often times, people put off consulting with a divorce attorney because they are afraid to hear what their options are or they are not ready to deal with their situation. … read more →
The “best interest of the child” is the guiding principle in Texas child custody determinations. The best interest of the child calls for the development of an appropriate parenting plan… read more →
There are two types of property and debt married spouses may have: community (owned by both) and separate (owned by only one). It surprises most people to learn that it… read more →
Texas has a child support formula to determine the amount the state “presumes” is in the child’s best interest. Child support in Texas is determined by figuring out the average net… read more →
Now that you have made it to the mediation stage in your family law case, there are a few things that you and your attorney can do to ensure this… read more →
The outcome of your divorce case may be decided as follows: You, your spouse and the lawyers negotiate and agree to the outcome; the judge decides the outcome; or a… read more →
What is a common-law marriage? In Texas, a common-law marriage is an informal marriage between a man and a woman who live together, agree to be married, and hold themselves… read more →