Family Law

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...

Divorce is a legal process, but that doesn't mean every divorce is decided by a judge after a trial. In fact, most divorces are resolved out of court through some form of negotiation between the parties. Negotiation There are several ways to accomplish this. One...

You’ll have a lot to deal with when you go through a divorce. The issues which come up will vary from one marriage to another, but those issues can impact you both emotionally and financially. And in some cases, the financial issues will appear as soon as the decision...

As a parent, you want your child to have a fun summer break, but summer also likely means changes in your school-year child custody schedule that you should prepare for. You can help your kids have an enjoyable summer by knowing what to expect and by efficiently...

There is no doubt that divorce cases can be stressful. Even when the soon-to-be ex-spouses are still on fairly good terms, just working through all of the potential legal issues that might be part of the case can cause plenty of stress. That is why it is so important...

Many couples may make the decision to divorce during the spring months. Just as important as preparing for property division, child custody, child support and other divorce-related concerns is knowing how to emotionally prepare for divorce. Be prepared There are...