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No matter how contentious a divorce becomes, the parties are expected to abide by the public policy of the state of Texas requiring them to always act with the best interests of their child or children in mind. The courts apply the best interests of the child standard to issues such as custody, support and… Read More »

To obtain a divorce in Texas, the parties must meet a number of requirements such as residency of six months by one party in the state, and 90 days in the county where the divorce is filed. The parties must follow the proper procedural path and must file all papers in a timely fashion. One… Read More »

Determining an appropriate visitation schedule can be one of the more difficult challenges of divorce. It is generally recognized as important to allow children to spend time with both parents. But sometimes visitation can present a danger or concern about the well-being of the child. In those situations, visitation can be limited, or in severe… Read More »

Both parents have an obligation to support their children. As part of your divorce decree, child support is set in accordance with state guidelines. With the passage of time, situations change and you may desire to modify the order for support upward or downward. Should you be interested in modifying a child support order, you… Read More »

You can spend months hammering out the terms of your divorce agreement including child support, spousal support and visitation. But having something in writing may not always be enough. After divorce, your ex may fail to abide by the terms of the agreement and court order at some point. If your ex starts skipping payments… Read More »

Divorce, separation, child custody and other marriage and family issues require skilled legal representation. Whether you have an issue such as a difficult divorce, a bitter custody dispute, or an adoption, your best bet is to seek out the services of a law firm that handles family law on a daily basis. Even the most… Read More »

Getting a divorce is never easy, even if you and your spouse are on amicable terms. Ending a relationship is always stressful and disruptive. Each state has its own set of laws and requirements for divorce, and the process can sometimes feel complicated and exhausting. Fortunately, Texas is one of the easier states to go… Read More »

If you and your spouse have recently decided to get a divorce, you may be wondering if you should hire a divorce attorney. Of course, everyone can legally go through a divorce on their own. But before choosing to do, so it is important to understand what exactly a divorce attorney can do for you…. Read More »

So you’re getting a divorce and wondering about alimony. Will you have to pay or will your spouse? For how long will these payments be made? And for how much? Not all of these questions can be easily answered, but there are some facts about alimony that can help you wrap your head around what… Read More »

Making the decision to get a divorce or having it suddenly sprung on you by your spouse can be devastating. But even though it is a traumatic time, it is important not to completely succumb to your emotions. Be sure to protect yourself throughout the divorce process so that you are not taken advantage of… Read More »