Parents can and should work together after a divorce. Parenting after a divorce does not have to be difficult. No matter what led you and your spouse to divorce, the one thing you’ll always be is a parent to your children. Texas family courts encourage parents to work together to co-parent their … [Read more...] about Parenting Together After A Divorce
What Is Spousal Support?
When a couple divorces, one party may not have enough income to support themselves afterwards. Spousal support may be awarded to alleviate that need for support. This may necessitate that the higher-earning spouse to pay support payments to the lower-earning spouse for a period of time. This time … [Read more...] about What Is Spousal Support?
What If My Spouse Filed For Divorce First?
Whether the filing is a complete surprise, or you knew this was coming, you may be wondering about your next steps. Once you’ve been properly served with divorce papers, you’re on notice that your spouse wants to end the marriage. But you can’t wait until the shock wears off to react. In Texas, one … [Read more...] about What If My Spouse Filed For Divorce First?
Changes In Family Life After Divorce
After divorce, there are changes in family life such as selling the family home and setting up two households, remarriage, and new employment. These changes are ideally anticipated and are reflected in the divorce decree. When your minor children are involved, included will be the order … [Read more...] about Changes In Family Life After Divorce
Dallas-Fort Worth
It’s the home of the Cowboys, the State Fair, and the creation of the frozen Margarita. It’s the fourth largest metro area in the United States spanning nine Texas counties and the largest one that’s landlocked. For both population growth and GDP, DFW is still growing faster than any other metro … [Read more...] about Dallas-Fort Worth
When Changing a Will May Be Suspicious
Working with a parent or other elderly relative on their will and estate plan is an important task that, if done correctly, puts everything in place for the day it’s needed. These plans put in writings the wishes of the elder and give instructions to family members, friends, beneficiaries, and the … [Read more...] about When Changing a Will May Be Suspicious
Social Investigation in a Child Custody Case
Why is Social Investigation Important for a Child Custody Case Social investigations can play a large role in child custody cases in the state of Texas. As the courts place a large emphasis on the safety and well-being of any children involved in custody hearings, they have a responsibility to … [Read more...] about Social Investigation in a Child Custody Case
Talking to Your Parents about Estate Planning in Fort Worth
Chances are you’ve had several difficult conversations with your parents over the years. If they’re over the age of 65 or 70, you’ll need to have one more about their estate planning. The first important thing to know is if they have one in place. Whether you have one or both of your parents, … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Parents about Estate Planning in Fort Worth
When is a Guardian Ad Litem Appointed?
When a couple terminates their relationship, one of the biggest sticking points is the children. Sometimes a Guardian ad Litem may be necessary but what is that exactly. Ideally parents need to discuss cooperatively the living arrangements for the children, decision making, visitation and how all … [Read more...] about When is a Guardian Ad Litem Appointed?
