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...
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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...
How to prepare for a deposition in your divorce
As your divorce unfolds, there may come a time when your spouse wants to depose you. The purpose of a deposition is twofold. First, it allows the other party to learn information that it may not otherwise discover. Second, it can pin the witness down to their...
Six ways to keep your kids safe during a custody dispute
Many parents who are caught up in a custody dispute lose focus of their children’s best interest as they fight to “win” their arguments. But a disagreement isn’t about attacking the other parent to assassinate their character. Instead, your arguments should be...
How to stay healthy during a custody dispute
A child custody dispute can be hard fought and highly contentious. Knowing that the outcome of your custody case can have significant ramifications for your child and your relationship with them, navigating the process can be incredibly stressful and worrisome. This...
How social media can negatively impact your divorce
Social medial touches many aspects of our lives today. It can be a powerful and efficient way to remain connected with our family and friends, find support in the community, and vent our emotions. Although those aspects of social media have considerable value, your...
Tips to secure a fair outcome in the property division process
The property division process in your divorce may be the largest financial transaction of your life. The outcome can shape your financial well-being for years to come, and if you’re not careful, you may be left without the resources that you need. If you’re older, a...
Address these best interest factors in your child custody case
When you’re forced to litigate a child custody issue, the court will render a decision that it believes to be in the child’s best interest. That’s a nebulous phrase that’s difficult to get a handle on, which can leave you spinning in circles as you try to figure out...