In Texas, divorce can be a complicated and emotionally charged situation. With the various issues that must be navigated, it is natural for the spouses to feel overwhelmed. Even in cases where the parties are relatively amicable, there will be difficult moments. For...
Many couples in the greater Houston area from all walks of life are secretly dealing with domestic violence in their relationships. Many times, Texans finally get the courage to get out of an abusive situation, and this is what prompts a couple to divorce or, in the...
Every parent’s first concern is the health and well-being of their child. That concern doesn’t go away when dealing with custody issues, but it can become more complex. Custody issues can be confusing for a parent, who may never have been confronted with legal terms...
Once the court signs your final child custody order, this order is legally binding and must be adhered to by both parents. However, certain life-changing events may warrant a change to the original order. If you find that your original child custody agreement is no...
Other than, perhaps, alimony, child custody is the most hotly contested issue in a divorce proceeding. And, the fear of losing custody can be a reason some in our state do not want to file for divorce, even though they are deeply unhappy in their marriage. However,...
Parenting is no easy job and can be further complicated when the parents are divorced. While joint custody arrangements are often the best scenario for children, it can be exhausting and stressful to be forced to regularly interact and communicate with a former...
Many parents in League City and other parts of the greater Houston area may run into a situation where they feel like a move is the next right step or even a necessary decision. Sometimes, job opportunities or a legitimate family need may require a move to another...
Child custody in Texas is referred to as conservatorship, and there are different ways for conservatorship to be assigned when parents separate or divorce. One possible assignment scheme is sole managing conservatorship, in which one of a child’s parents is tasked...
When parents part ways, it is often necessary to designate a schedule that details parenting time. In many cases, Texas parents will have shared child custody. While this is common following a divorce in states across the nation, it is not always the end result....
Many divorces in Texas happen precisely because one spouse has committed family violence against the other spouse. In many other cases, while it might not be the exact reason for the divorce, domestic violence between spouses or between a spouse and children is still...