Divorces typically arise in one of two ways: Both spouses decide it’s time to end the marriage, or one spouse surprises the other with divorce papers. Each situation benefits from legal counsel, but if you’re the spouse planning to file, early representation may give...
Year: 2023
Steps to take when charged with domestic violence
Every relationship has its share of ups and downs. However, when those differences escalate to the point of violence or threats of violence, police intervention might be necessary. If you are charged with any form of domestic violence, it’s in your best interest that...
3 things parents shouldn’t do during a divorce
If you have children and you’re getting divorced, you may have a fairly good idea of the things that you should do. You should tell the children you love them. You should tell them that the divorce is not their fault. You should be there to support them and answer...
How your upbringing can influence your parenting approach
People usually have ideas about what they will do when they have children. Many of the things they plan to do as parents are based on things their own parents did. For some, their upbringing taught them what to do. For others, the lessons were the things they...
What to know about social media and child custody
Child custody is one of the most challenging and emotional factors for many divorce proceedings. It’s often difficult for parents to agree to what is in the child’s best interest, which is when the court steps in. While this is a difficult time, and turning to friends...
Has your family outgrown your custody agreement?
If you have been divorced for a few years or undergone some major life changes, it might dawn on you that the carefully crafted custody order signed by the family law court judge no longer meets the needs of your changing family. Sometimes parents informally agree to...
3 points to remember when co-parenting with a narcissist
Being married to a narcissist is challenging, and that challenge doesn’t stop when you divorce them if you share children. Co-parenting with a narcissist requires you to remain observant of what’s going on and to act cautiously. You can do a few things that may make...
Child support and custody aren’t dependent on each other
Divorcing parents often think of child custody and child support as intertwined. That’s why it’s not uncommon for a parent who is behind on child support payments to have their co-parent try to deny them the custody or visitation rights they’ve been granted until they...
When might a court order supervised visitation?
Generally, the family courts in Texas prefer both parents to play an active role in bringing up their child. However, their top priority will always be to ensure that the best interests of the child are met. In some cases, it may not be suitable for one parent to have...
Why you need a parallel parenting plan
When couples with children divorce, one of the many things they do to prepare for the life alterations is create a child custody agreement. Many parents plan out a co-parenting plan where each parent has a say in how their child is raised. Each parent then takes on...