Back to School After Divorce
Divorce can be difficult, especially if you have school-aged children together. If you are recently divorced or separated and have children, this time of year may be even more difficult as you may be thinking about the complications of co-parenting. Now that school is starting, you will need to navigate drop-offs and pick-ups
Tips for Choosing a Child Custody Lawyer in Texas
Separating from a partner is seldom easy, but the addition of children to the equation can make dissolving a relationship exponentially more difficult. Parents seeking the assistance of a child custody lawyer often have many questions and concerns; and, for these reasons, it is crucial to select quality legal representation
How Child Support Works in Texas
Texas, like most states, has some standards that are applied to child support when parents are no longer together. In legal terms, a person who is obligated to pay child support is called the “obligor,” and the person entitled to receive child support is called the “obligee.” The obligee is
Summer Vacations as a Divorced Parent
With 2022 being the first summer in a while where things feel "normal," there's an increase in travel and vacationing this summer. For divorced parents, that can create an interest in taking children on family vacations, which brings up the issue of whether or not both parents should travel and
4 Mistakes That Can Harm Your Criminal Defense
In Texas, like in most states, the legal system typically moves incredibly slowly. Often, there are long periods of time between the time of your arrest and when you actually appear in court to defend yourself. During this wait, there are plenty of opportunities for defendants to harm their defense
Why the Holiday Season Leads to an Increase in Divorces
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, and excitement. Some couples even report feeling happier and closer to their partner during the holiday seasons. Must be all the cheerful songs, tasty treats, and Hallmark movies, right? With all that good cheer, you wouldn't think there would
Why are Fingerprints Required for Background Checks?
Whether it’s for employment or to volunteer, you may be asked to get fingerprinting done for a background check. There can be good reasons for this - but background checks are complicated things, and no two companies are likely to perform them in the exact same way. In this brief post,
Options for a Shared Business During Divorce
It can be ideal to operate a family business together when things are going well in your marriage. Building a business and working every day together can be like a dream come true. However, that dream can quickly fade when co-owner spouses divorce. So if you’re a business owner approaching
What Makes a Parent Unsuitable for Custody in Texas
In Texas divorces, the courts generally tend to prefer that both parents share the decision-making authority for their children, even in instances when those children reside with just one parent. However, there are situations in which the courts deem it in the best interest of the child to award sole
How Technology Can Aid Co-Parenting
Co-parenting can be a challenge for separated and divorced parents, but improvements in technology have made it easier to build flexibility into visitation schedules and shared living arrangements. Like just about everything else, when it comes to co-parenting, there’s an app for that. Apps and online calendars make planning children’s schedules