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...
During a marriage, each spouse usually assumes different roles in their parenting responsibilities. How they do this during the marriage may not be something they think about on a daily basis, but it can become very important if the couple goes through a divorce....
Are you worried about your child’s well-being under your current custody order? If so, it might be time to start thinking about modification. But what does that entail? Let’s look at it a little more closely. When is modification warranted? There are a lot of...
Back-to-school time can be hard on some children even if they are excited to see all of their friends again. Schedules will be changing and there is much less time for recreation and relaxation. The children and parents will also be receiving a lot of new information...
