The divorce process can be a very emotional one, especially when a child custody dispute arises. However, it's crucial to fight for your right to sole custody if you believe that the other parent of your child is unsuitable to parent due to illness, drug addiction, or...
Children and issues surrounding them are among the most difficult parts of a Texas divorce. Once the custody arrangement has been determined, the sides must then address when the noncustodial parent will have parenting time. In Texas, this is referred to as “periods...
Paying back debt is a necessary obligation for most couples in Texas. If a couple divorces, it is likely that one or the other will be assigned the responsibility of paying back joint marital debts. It is easy to assume that if you are not assigned a marital debt you...
Divorce in Texas is a complex process. There are many requirements that must be followed, and information that must be exchanged between spouses. This requires trust and the ability to communicate. Your divorce can become a nightmare if your spouse is a habitual liar....
Any child custody decisions must be based on the best interests of the child. Texas courts will consider each parent’s mental health as well as each parent’s ability to safely care for the child when making child custody decisions. Issues may arise when a parent has a...
Newly divorced Texas parents must get used to co-parenting and splitting time with their children. When you are negotiating your custody agreement, you will need to address how custody will work during special times of the year, such as summer. You and your co-parent...
If you are going through a divorce, you are probably feeling sad and a whole lot of other emotions that go along with such a significant event in your life. It is important to keep in mind that as emotional as it can be to let go, the process itself is actually really...
The divorce process can be especially painful if there are children involved. Many former couples find themselves disagreeing over where the child will live and how much time the child will spend with each of them. However, many parents come together to work out their...
Couples face many issues when they end their marriage. For some, one of the most emotionally challenging issues concern the family pet. However, Texas law does not specifically address the issue of who gets the family pets in a divorce. Pet custody and visitation...
If you are in an unhappy marriage, you are likely thinking about divorce. However, while movies and television shows make divorce a dramatic decision, Rockwall, Texas, couples often struggle over whether to divorce or work it out. Abuse If there is abuse in the...
