With an inheritance comes mixed emotions. You miss the person who has passed, but appreciate that they remembered you in their will. If you were the designated beneficiary, are you required to share that money with your spouse? What happens if you divorce? Will the...
Year: 2025
When family courts may deny custody modification requests
Child custody agreements are legally binding arrangements that determine parental rights and responsibilities. However, co-parents’ life circumstances may shift over time, and one of the parents may eventually want to alter their custody order. Generally, Texas courts...
Alternatives to tracking your child when they’re with your ex
These days, it’s easy for parents to electronically track their children and teens through their phones, watches and cars. Some even put Apple AirTags in their children’s backpacks. If you’re a parent who feels better knowing where your child is at all times, you may...
Red flags of a potential childhood abduction
Childhood abduction is a serious issue, and it is possible for parents to kidnap their own children. This sometimes happens in cases where parents are going through a divorce, particularly if one parent is worried about losing custody rights. To understand when this...
How to prove your case in a child custody modification hearing
Child custody modification hearings can feel overwhelming, but you can improve your chances of a desirable outcome by presenting strong, clear evidence. The key is to prove that your position is in the child’s best interests. Here’s how to build a compelling argument...
3 pointers for communicating with your ex about the children
Adults who divorce often look forward to the day when they no longer have to speak to their ex. For those who share children, that day won’t come for a while. In some cases, it may never come. Communicating with your ex may not always be easy, but you must ensure you...
Legal terms that Texas parents need to know as they divorce
Most parents refer to parenting time and decision-making authority after divorce as “custody.” Some state laws, including those in Texas, use different terms. If you’re going to be divorcing this year, you’ll likely see these legal terms in the documents you’ll be...
Can the Hague Convention find my kidnapped child?
If you are married to and/or have children with a person who is a citizen of another country, when it comes to divorce, your fears of that person fleeing to that country with your children is justified. Furthermore, your co-parent doesn’t even have to be a citizen of...
Can verbal abuse count as domestic violence in divorce cases?
When you think of domestic violence, physical abuse might be the first thing that comes to mind. However, it is essential to understand that verbal abuse can also be a form of domestic violence. It could potentially impact divorce proceedings. It is necessary to...