Child custody (conservatorship) hearings are legal proceedings where a judge determines the arrangement that best serves the child's interests. They are typically necessary when the parents cannot agree on parenting arrangements. These hearings can be emotionally...
Year: 2024
Why the Hague Convention matters when parents divorce
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. The text of this treaty aims to protect children from abduction and wrongful retention across international borders. When parents divorce, particularly in cases...
Can you keep your home after the divorce?
In many cases, a home counts as a marital asset. For instance, perhaps you and your spouse got married 10 years ago. You lived in an apartment for the first year, and then you purchased a house. Some people do buy homes prior to getting married, of course, but it’s...
Can one parent deny visitation or a custody exchange?
In some child custody situations, one parent will have primary physical custody most of the time, but the other parent will have visitation rights. The child may never live with that parent full-time, but may spend an afternoon or a day with them. In some cases,...
The way you view money could lead to a divorce
Couples who get divorced over money sometimes cite disagreements. Maybe one person was committing financial infidelity and not being honest about their spending habits. Or perhaps the couple doesn’t have enough money to make ends meet and they don’t see any solution...
It may take two to close a financial account during a divorce
One common piece of advice during divorce is that you want to close your financial accounts, such as a shared bank account. There are two sides to this. The first is that you and your spouse will be dividing your finances. You likely need a personal bank account for...
Is your child ready to fly as an unaccompanied minor this summer?
If your child will be spending time this summer with your long-distance co-parent or maybe your former in-laws who live some distance away, you may be considering letting them fly on their own. If so, you’ll want to look into various “unaccompanied minors” programs...
Supervised visitation in Texas: Keeping your children safe
As you likely know, divorce a complex and emotionally charged situation. For some parents, an additional worry about their children's safety during visits with their other parent adds more stress and anxiety to already stressful circumstances. While Texas courts...
Does parental abduction have warning signs?
Child abduction is a parent's worst nightmare. Fear and panic accompany the knowledge your child was taken by their other parent, and you just want them back in your arms. The only person to blame for this scenario is your ex-partner, but recognizing the signs that...
When is it a good idea to seek legal guidance during a divorce?
Many people delay getting legal assistance during divorce for various reasons. Some may feel confident handling the process independently, while others adopt a wait-and-see approach, hoping for a smooth resolution. They often only consider seeking legal assistance...