Divorce is challenging for all members of Texas families. While parents must work through the legal and financial aspects of breaking their marriages, children must cope with the emotional realities of their parents’ separations. To minimize the impacts of divorce on...
Family Law
What happens with custody when I’m the breadwinner?
Divorce is tough on everyone, and for spouses whose career responsibilities may limit the time they spend with their children, custody arrangements can seem unfair. In Texas, child custody is called conservatorship and can be shared between both parents as a joint...
How To Co-Parent Over The Holidays
The holidays are often a difficult time for co-parenting families. Sharing custody and figuring out a schedule that is fair and works for everyone can be difficult, turning the holidays into less-than-festive occasions. However, there are several ways co-parents can...
How is spousal support determined in Texas?
Spousal maintenance, of alimony, can be a hot button issue during divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing spouses to know how spousal maintenance is determined in Texas. Either spouse can make a request for spousal maintenance and the spouses can agree...
Grounds for divorce in Texas
It is hard to go through a divorce. A divorce marks the end of a relationship, and even if that relationship was strained at its end, it likely began as something special. When Texas residents choose to terminate their legal martial unions through divorce, they may...
How is child custody determined in Texas?
Child custody is determined by a host of factors that are evaluated by the family law court. Divorcing couples should be familiar with these child custody factors and how they can impact their child custody arrangement. How child custody is determined in Texas Child...
How can your ex interfere with your relationship with your child?
A messy divorce is an emotional nightmare for anyone in the Rockwall area, and if there are children involved, emotions can run even higher. After all, both parents often want to play a significant role in their child’s life post-divorce, leading to contentious child...
Child custody and back-to-school season
With back-to-school season right around the corner, it’s safe to assume that you have a lot on your mind. In addition to personally preparing your children for the new school year, you may have questions and concerns regarding child custody and visitation. As daily...
Can I get spousal maintenance during my divorce?
Spousal maintenance can be important to resolve during the divorce process. It can also lead to disputes which is why divorcing spouses should understand how it is determined. Either spouse may make a request for spousal maintenance, however, it may be granted only in...
Divorce and your finances: Answer these questions
Regardless of how well prepared you are, divorce will change your financial circumstances in some way, shape or form. Fortunately, when you know what to expect, you can position yourself for success post-divorce. Here are some questions you can answer to better...