Child custody can be complicated in a divorce, especially a same-sex divorce. Texas law is still relatively heteronormative. Several factors are involved in examining who gets custody in a same-sex divorce, but the primary factor is always the child’s best interest. With a knowledgeable family law attorney, same-sex parents should be able to co-parent their […]
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Nothing is more frightening than worrying about your child’s wellbeing, especially when they are with someone else. You may share possession of your child with the child’s other parent, but circumstances have changed, and now you believe your child may be at risk if they remain with that parent. As a result, you may wonder […]
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Disputes within a family are complicated. Living with the unknown can be extremely overwhelming, particularly when it comes to your children. You want to file for custody of your children, but perhaps you are afraid of the process. The last thing you want is a long, drawn-out child custody battle that will keep you and […]
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What is the Waiting Period for Divorce in Texas? A frequently asked question by Houstonians about their divorce is “How long do I have to wait to get divorced?” Short answer: In most cases, there is a 60-day waiting period before spouses can finalize their divorce. Often, there is a second, follow-up question “How long […]
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Along with emotional turmoil, a divorce brings financial stress. As you embark on your divorce, you may wonder about how you will afford to live after it’s finalized. If so, you are not alone. Many people wonder about the current state of alimony and whether they will be able to get some help getting back […]
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More often than not, adultery fatally harms a marriage. After you have put your heart and soul into your marriage, it can be devastating to discover that your spouse has been unfaithful. You want someone to pay for the turmoil and heartache that has resulted from your spouse’s infidelity. So, you might like to know, […]
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Separating from your spouse can be an emotionally and financially taxing experience. Perhaps you and your spouse need space and time to work things out. Or, maybe you are in the middle of a divorce. You have heard that divorces take a long time, but you want to take steps to move on with your […]
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Going through a divorce is emotionally and financially taxing. If you have children, you have to negotiate a custody plan as part of your divorce. You’ll also have to split marital assets with your spouse, including money in your bank account, your cars, and your home. You and your spouse may also owe on car […]
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Most parents want to spend time with their children regardless of what happens in the relationship between the parents. Parents wish to be involved in their children’s daily lives, but is that possible? You may have heard that it is impossible to have 50/50 custody in Texas or that fathers have no chance of getting […]
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Few things bring more stress and contention to a person’s life than a child custody dispute. Sometimes the parents disagree on custody, and other times they can work together to come up with a good custody arrangement. Nonetheless, the custody order or agreement in Texas likely has a geographic restriction on where the parent who […]
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Who Gets Custody in a Same-Sex Divorce?
Child custody can be complicated in a divorce, especially a same-sex divorce. Texas law is still relatively heteronormative. Several factors are involved in examining who gets custody in a same-sex divorce, but the primary factor is always the child’s best interest. With a knowledgeable family law attorney, same-sex parents should be able to co-parent their […]
Continue ReadingHow to File for Emergency Custody in Texas
Nothing is more frightening than worrying about your child’s wellbeing, especially when they are with someone else. You may share possession of your child with the child’s other parent, but circumstances have changed, and now you believe your child may be at risk if they remain with that parent. As a result, you may wonder […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Does a Child Custody Case Take in Texas?
Disputes within a family are complicated. Living with the unknown can be extremely overwhelming, particularly when it comes to your children. You want to file for custody of your children, but perhaps you are afraid of the process. The last thing you want is a long, drawn-out child custody battle that will keep you and […]
Continue ReadingTexas Divorce Waiting Period
What is the Waiting Period for Divorce in Texas? A frequently asked question by Houstonians about their divorce is “How long do I have to wait to get divorced?” Short answer: In most cases, there is a 60-day waiting period before spouses can finalize their divorce. Often, there is a second, follow-up question “How long […]
Continue ReadingGuidelines for Spousal Support in Texas
Along with emotional turmoil, a divorce brings financial stress. As you embark on your divorce, you may wonder about how you will afford to live after it’s finalized. If so, you are not alone. Many people wonder about the current state of alimony and whether they will be able to get some help getting back […]
Continue ReadingCan I Sue My Husband’s Mistress in Texas?
More often than not, adultery fatally harms a marriage. After you have put your heart and soul into your marriage, it can be devastating to discover that your spouse has been unfaithful. You want someone to pay for the turmoil and heartache that has resulted from your spouse’s infidelity. So, you might like to know, […]
Continue ReadingBuying a House While Separated in Texas: Should You Do it?
Separating from your spouse can be an emotionally and financially taxing experience. Perhaps you and your spouse need space and time to work things out. Or, maybe you are in the middle of a divorce. You have heard that divorces take a long time, but you want to take steps to move on with your […]
Continue ReadingHow Is Debt Divided in a Divorce in Texas?
Going through a divorce is emotionally and financially taxing. If you have children, you have to negotiate a custody plan as part of your divorce. You’ll also have to split marital assets with your spouse, including money in your bank account, your cars, and your home. You and your spouse may also owe on car […]
Continue Reading50/50 Custody in Texas: Chances of Custody as a Father & Mother
Most parents want to spend time with their children regardless of what happens in the relationship between the parents. Parents wish to be involved in their children’s daily lives, but is that possible? You may have heard that it is impossible to have 50/50 custody in Texas or that fathers have no chance of getting […]
Continue ReadingTexas Child Custody Laws When Moving Out of State
Few things bring more stress and contention to a person’s life than a child custody dispute. Sometimes the parents disagree on custody, and other times they can work together to come up with a good custody arrangement. Nonetheless, the custody order or agreement in Texas likely has a geographic restriction on where the parent who […]
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