Grandparents often play a vital role in raising and supporting children in the family. When circumstances change whether through divorce, neglect or other issues, you may wonder what rights you have as a grandparent in Texas. Although state law recognizes your...
If you are an LGBTQ+ couple in Texas adopting or already have adopted a child, you may need to secure legal recognition of both parents. You and your partner may encounter legal hurdles when trying to confirm parental roles. By completing each required action, you can...
In Texas, spousal support, also called spousal maintenance, is not always permanent. Life events, such as job loss, retirement or remarriage, can alter the amount of support paid or received. When these things happen, the court may allow a change to the support order....
Child custody disputes are often the most challenging part of a divorce. In Texas, these disputes revolve around the concept of "conservatorship," rather than the term "custody." The state's laws aim to ensure decisions are made in the best interest of the child. This...
Co-parenting is complex and becomes even more so when one parent wants to relocate. If you are contemplating a move that involves a child, it is important to understand Texas custody relocation laws. Failing to follow the law or take the appropriate steps when...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...