Child custody disputes are difficult no matter the circumstances, but allegations of emotional abuse can make them particularly complex. While physical abuse is often more visible, emotional abuse can have profound, long-term effects on a child’s mental and emotional well-being. These effects raise the question, Can a parent lose custody for emotional abuse? In short, […]
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If my wife filed for divorce, do I have to pay? This is a common question for men who find themselves on the receiving end of divorce papers. Understanding your financial obligations is crucial to setting expectations as you begin the often complex and emotionally draining divorce process. The Larson Law Office can provide […]
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Having your children taken away from you is one of a parent’s worst fears. Parties to a divorce often worry that they may lose their rights to access the child or make decisions regarding their upbringing. So, how can a parent lose custody of their children? For example, can a parent lose custody for emotional […]
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You want to make the most of your time when you are on the phone with a lawyer for a consultation. The consultation helps you decide whether the attorney is a good fit for your needs. Come prepared with a list of questions to ask a divorce lawyer to make the meeting efficient. You can […]
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After you get through a challenging divorce, the last thing you want to do is go back to court to hold your former spouse to the divorce’s terms. Unfortunately, you may need to act sooner rather than later to ensure you stay on the right side of the statute of limitations on divorce settlement enforcement. […]
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Although Texas allows common-law marriage, few know what it takes to be common-law married. But, when you successfully get married through common law, how do you get a common-law marriage divorce? Since a common-law marriage is legally valid, common-law divorce works like an ordinary divorce, except that you may first have to prove the marriage […]
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What are the rules for moving out of state with a child and no custody agreement? Sometimes the parents disagree on custody, and other times they can work together to come up with a good custody arrangement. Nonetheless, the custody order or agreement in Texas likely has a geographic restriction on where the parent who […]
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The need to seek emergency custody is a situation no parent wants to find themself in. But after a judge issues the order and the dust settles, you need to know what happens after emergency custody is granted. The answer depends on the origin of the custody order, especially whether Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) […]
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Giving your spouse part of your pension can be one of the longest-lasting consequences that tie you together. Many future divorcees place retirement benefits near the top of their list of divorce questions. Can my ex-wife claim my pension years after divorce in Texas? Is my ex-husband entitled to part of my IRA? Even if […]
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Are you owed child support in the state of Texas? You need a child support lawyer who will fight for you. Contact The Larson Law Office today for a free case evaluation: (713) 221-9088 Being a parent is rewarding, but it’s also no secret that being a parent can be difficult work, especially when you […]
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Can a Parent Lose Custody for Emotional Abuse?
Child custody disputes are difficult no matter the circumstances, but allegations of emotional abuse can make them particularly complex. While physical abuse is often more visible, emotional abuse can have profound, long-term effects on a child’s mental and emotional well-being. These effects raise the question, Can a parent lose custody for emotional abuse? In short, […]
Continue ReadingWho Pays for Divorce in Texas? Legal Insights When Your Wife Is the Petitioner
If my wife filed for divorce, do I have to pay? This is a common question for men who find themselves on the receiving end of divorce papers. Understanding your financial obligations is crucial to setting expectations as you begin the often complex and emotionally draining divorce process. The Larson Law Office can provide […]
Continue Reading10 Ways to Lose Custody in Texas
Having your children taken away from you is one of a parent’s worst fears. Parties to a divorce often worry that they may lose their rights to access the child or make decisions regarding their upbringing. So, how can a parent lose custody of their children? For example, can a parent lose custody for emotional […]
Continue ReadingKey Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer During a Consultation
You want to make the most of your time when you are on the phone with a lawyer for a consultation. The consultation helps you decide whether the attorney is a good fit for your needs. Come prepared with a list of questions to ask a divorce lawyer to make the meeting efficient. You can […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Time Limits on Enforcing Divorce Settlements in Texas
After you get through a challenging divorce, the last thing you want to do is go back to court to hold your former spouse to the divorce’s terms. Unfortunately, you may need to act sooner rather than later to ensure you stay on the right side of the statute of limitations on divorce settlement enforcement. […]
Continue ReadingCommon-Law Marriage Divorce in Texas
Although Texas allows common-law marriage, few know what it takes to be common-law married. But, when you successfully get married through common law, how do you get a common-law marriage divorce? Since a common-law marriage is legally valid, common-law divorce works like an ordinary divorce, except that you may first have to prove the marriage […]
Continue ReadingTexas Child Custody Laws When Moving Out of State
What are the rules for moving out of state with a child and no custody agreement? Sometimes the parents disagree on custody, and other times they can work together to come up with a good custody arrangement. Nonetheless, the custody order or agreement in Texas likely has a geographic restriction on where the parent who […]
Continue ReadingWhat Happens After Emergency Custody Is Granted in Texas?
The need to seek emergency custody is a situation no parent wants to find themself in. But after a judge issues the order and the dust settles, you need to know what happens after emergency custody is granted. The answer depends on the origin of the custody order, especially whether Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) […]
Continue ReadingCan Your Ex-Wife Claim Your Pension Post-Divorce in Texas?
Giving your spouse part of your pension can be one of the longest-lasting consequences that tie you together. Many future divorcees place retirement benefits near the top of their list of divorce questions. Can my ex-wife claim my pension years after divorce in Texas? Is my ex-husband entitled to part of my IRA? Even if […]
Continue ReadingRetroactive Child Support in Texas
Are you owed child support in the state of Texas? You need a child support lawyer who will fight for you. Contact The Larson Law Office today for a free case evaluation: (713) 221-9088 Being a parent is rewarding, but it’s also no secret that being a parent can be difficult work, especially when you […]
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