When child custody becomes a contentious issue, there’s a good chance that it’s headed toward litigation. While you should always seek to amicably resolve the issue at hand with your child’s other parent, sometimes that simply isn’t possible. Maybe the other parent...
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What can you do to speed up your divorce?
If your marriage is nearing its end, then you’re probably thinking about the best way to get through divorce as quickly and as safely as possible. This is especially true if you want to avoid conflict. But rushing through your marriage dissolution can be tricky since...
How can you defend against allegations of parental alienation?
Child custody disputes are often hotly contested, with parents having very different views on what sort of arrangement is in their child’s best interests. When the parties can’t agree on custody and visitation, the issue must be decided by a judge who hears the facts...
Separate property vs. community property: What is the difference?
During a Texas divorce, the parties argue over child custody, child support, spousal support, child visitation and more. One area that can be financially and emotionally challenging is property division. Since both sides might lay claim to a specific property, it can...
Parents should know their rights and duties with child custody
Child custody can be one of the more complicated areas of Texas family law. People who are ending a relationship but share a child need to be aware of their rights and duties when it comes to custody and parenting time. Even after the determination as to where the...
What can you do about retirement accounts in divorce?
Retirement accounts such as pensions, 401(k) accounts and IRAs can represent a significant portion of a married couple's wealth. If such a marriage ends in divorce, the spouses will likely need to divide all or part of a retirement account as part of the property...
Six collateral consequences of a criminal conviction
There’s a lot at stake when you’re charged with a criminal offense. After all, a conviction can strip of your freedom, leading to long-term incarceration that rips you away from your family members, friends and the life that you’ve worked hard to build. But the damage...
Tips for fighting back against parental alienation
A contentious child custody dispute can fray your emotions and create uncertainty about the time you get to spend with your child. That’s why it’s imperative that you go into a contested custody case with well-developed legal arguments that are focused on your child’s...
How to deal with your spouse’s lies during divorce
Getting through divorce can be difficult under normal circumstances considering that you and your spouse will either have to negotiate or litigate over marital property, spousal support and child custody. But the process can be overwhelming when your spouse is an...
What is the law for sharing information as part of child custody?
Children can easily be caught in the middle of a Texas family law case. Parents who are trying to move forward after ending their relationship while creating a safe and nurturing environment for their children need to remember that the child's needs and best interests...