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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...