Discussing a child's future in a child custody hearing is one of the most vulnerable moments a parent can experience. But “vulnerable” does not have to mean unprepared. Strengthening your case starts with gathering evidence, being firm with your testimony and keeping...
Divorce can be expensive. It can also be the result of intense financial pressure on a household. Some people file for divorce because of their spouses’ spending habits or frustration with their standard of living. Other times, the pressure of an ongoing bankruptcy...
In Texas, an arrest for domestic violence can happen quickly, sometimes just minutes after somebody calls 911. But once the handcuffs are on, a legal process starts. This is why knowing your rights is crucial to ensure that a temporary dispute does not become a...
Navigating through divorce is a challenging feat on its own, but even more so if your spouse is charged with a criminal offense while you are in the middle of your divorce proceedings. Whether the charge involved harassment, robbery or white-collar crimes, your...
When you go through a divorce in Texas, one requirement you and your ex-spouse will need to work on is a comprehensive parenting plan for your minor children. This legal agreement helps facilitate a stable routine for your children, ensuring a fair balance of...
When parents with minor children divorce or separate, they usually need to put together a parenting plan. Some parents are able to negotiate arrangements for mutual agreement and can proceed with an uncontested custody hearing. It is somewhat common for parents to...
Military families make many sacrifices for the security of the United States. Service members accept unpredictable schedules and hazardous careers. Their immediate family members accept the instability that comes from deployment and moving from base to base. They...
For many people, social media has become an element of daily life. They check in on their preferred platform several times a day and may spend downtime at work scrolling through content. People have also become comfortable with the idea of sharing personal information...
After the holiday season comes divorce season. Many family law attorneys in Texas see a massive influx of new clients seeking representations for divorce proceedings after the first of the year. These meetings lead to countless new divorce proceedings in the upcoming...
For children who have known a relatively stable home life, divorce can be a shock and even a form of trauma. It can alter their sense of family stability and their perception of who they are as a person. The consequences of divorce for children can range from social...