Alternative Dispute Resolution for Custody Disputes
Child custody is often a contested issue during divorce. When parents fight over who gets custody or terms of custody, courts can motion to use alternative dispute resolution procedures. A spouse can also enter a motion for alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Texas courts give special consideration to parent-child relationships and encourage amicable dispute resolutions. ADR… Read More »
Are You More Likely to Divorce During Tough Times?
Myths and opinions circulate from a variety of sources — news articles, surveys and interviews — about the effect of tough economic times on marriages. Financial stress is a known factor that adversely affects relationships. Couples fight over their incomes, their spouse’s spending habits, and a lack of the lifestyle they always wanted. Troubled finances… Read More »
How Domestic Violence History Affects Child Custody Rights
In addition to limiting a parent’s custody rights through supervised or limited visitation, a background of domestic violence can also result in other restrictions on the parent. To be allowed access to the child, the parent may have to comply with a court order under the Texas Family Code that limits the parent in the… Read More »
Legal Help with Resolving Property Valuation Disputes
When spouses part ways, each wants to take their share of the assets they worked hard to acquire together. Yet they do not always see eye to eye on value. Such different views can lead to disputes over assets’ value. Valuation disputes are common in complex divorces that involve substantial assets. The character of certain… Read More »
Legal Terms Used in Texas Divorce Cases
The Texas Family Code uses different legal terms to describe custody roles and functions, which can be confusing for people who are used to hearing words like custody, custodian, visitation, and other familiar divorce terms. For example, under the Texas Family Code, a conservator is a custodian—usually a parent who has responsibilities and duties to… Read More »