Co-parenting is complex and becomes even more so when one parent wants to relocate. If you are contemplating a move that involves a child, it is important to understand Texas custody relocation laws. Failing to follow the law or take the appropriate steps when considering relocation can result in a court preventing you from relocating, as well as potential legal…
When child custody becomes a contentious issue, there’s a good chance that it’s headed toward litigation. While you should always seek to amicably resolve the issue at hand with your child’s other parent, sometimes that simply isn’t possible. Maybe the other parent poses a safety risk to you and your child, or they might just be so difficult to communicate…
If your marriage is nearing its end, then you’re probably thinking about the best way to get through divorce as quickly and as safely as possible. This is especially true if you want to avoid conflict. But rushing through your marriage dissolution can be tricky since it can increase the risk that you’ll overlook key assets and legal opportunities that…
Child custody disputes are often hotly contested, with parents having very different views on what sort of arrangement is in their child’s best interests. When the parties can’t agree on custody and visitation, the issue must be decided by a judge who hears the facts and renders a determination based on the child’s best interests. While this process is meant…
During a Texas divorce, the parties argue over child custody, child support, spousal support, child visitation and more. One area that can be financially and emotionally challenging is property division. Since both sides might lay claim to a specific property, it can take time to determine how to split it or if it should even be split at all. As…
Child custody can be one of the more complicated areas of Texas family law. People who are ending a relationship but share a child need to be aware of their rights and duties when it comes to custody and parenting time. Even after the determination as to where the child will reside and the frequency with which they will see…
Retirement accounts such as pensions, 401(k) accounts and IRAs can represent a significant portion of a married couple’s wealth. If such a marriage ends in divorce, the spouses will likely need to divide all or part of a retirement account as part of the property division process. Dividing a retirement account in divorce is a complicated and risky matter. If…
A contentious child custody dispute can fray your emotions and create uncertainty about the time you get to spend with your child. That’s why it’s imperative that you go into a contested custody case with well-developed legal arguments that are focused on your child’s best interests. That might sound easy to do, especially given the broad scope of the best-interests…
Getting through divorce can be difficult under normal circumstances considering that you and your spouse will either have to negotiate or litigate over marital property, spousal support and child custody. But the process can be overwhelming when your spouse is an incessant liar. If you can’t get straight facts out of them during divorce negotiations, then your settlement talks are…
Children can easily be caught in the middle of a Texas family law case. Parents who are trying to move forward after ending their relationship while creating a safe and nurturing environment for their children need to remember that the child’s needs and best interests should always come to the forefront. Part of that is ensuring that information pertaining to…