Child custody disputes are stressful, no matter the circumstances. Sometimes, current situations intensify that stress, leaving you wondering, When should you seek a temporary child custody order? Individuals may choose to ask a judge for a temporary child custody order if: A parent is involved in a custody dispute they expect will take a long […]
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If you are considering ending your marriage, you might be wondering what happens if a spouse drains a bank account before a divorce is finalized or even filed. In short, whether a spouse can (or should) empty a bank account before a divorce depends on many factors, one of which is whether the funds are […]
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Change is the only constant in life. And parenting plans are no exception to that rule. As circumstances change, parents need to reassess and modify their parenting plan (also called a custody agreement) for the best interests of their child. In Texas, the law allows for the modification of a parenting plan under specific conditions. […]
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You took the prudent step to make a prenuptial agreement. But maybe now you’re having second thoughts about it. Or maybe you’re concerned that your spouse will try to avoid terms they don’t like. Is there a way to invalidate a prenuptial agreement? When a prenuptial contract meets basic requirements, there’s not much someone can […]
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When a marriage ends, the entire family experiences upheaval. Parents and children face significant challenges adjusting to a new life. While both parents have a right to maintain a relationship with their children, many people inquire specifically about a father’s rights in a Texas divorce. Sometimes this is based on the incorrect belief that the […]
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Any divorce can feel rife with conflict. However, some divorces are particularly high-conflict. Perhaps one spouse has a high-conflict personality, or maybe the spouses disagree on the issues involved in the divorce. Everything may feel like an uphill battle. There are several strategies to protect your and your family’s well-being when dealing with a high-conflict […]
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Children deserve love and support from both parents. Child support standards under Texas law account for each parent’s financial abilities when creating initial child support orders. However, there are many unexpected or unforeseen reasons why a parent cannot meet their child support payments. If you’re in such a predicament, you may wonder, What if I […]
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Texas law presumes that joint custody, which involves frequent contact between parents and children, benefits children. This may be so when the parents live close together, and the child’s life isn’t disrupted when they go from one parent to the next. But perhaps circumstances have changed, and now you or your child’s other parent has […]
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Splitting up marital property during a divorce can cause tension between spouses. In particularly contentious divorces, some spouses may act poorly and uncooperatively. One spouse may believe they’re entitled to certain property and, therefore, don’t want to split it according to Texas law. If you are facing a contentious divorce and property split, you may […]
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When Should You Seek a Temporary Child Custody Order?
Child custody disputes are stressful, no matter the circumstances. Sometimes, current situations intensify that stress, leaving you wondering, When should you seek a temporary child custody order? Individuals may choose to ask a judge for a temporary child custody order if: A parent is involved in a custody dispute they expect will take a long […]
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If you are considering ending your marriage, you might be wondering what happens if a spouse drains a bank account before a divorce is finalized or even filed. In short, whether a spouse can (or should) empty a bank account before a divorce depends on many factors, one of which is whether the funds are […]
Continue ReadingHow to Change a Parenting Plan in Texas
Change is the only constant in life. And parenting plans are no exception to that rule. As circumstances change, parents need to reassess and modify their parenting plan (also called a custody agreement) for the best interests of their child. In Texas, the law allows for the modification of a parenting plan under specific conditions. […]
Continue ReadingConditions That Would Nullify a Prenuptial Agreement in Texas
You took the prudent step to make a prenuptial agreement. But maybe now you’re having second thoughts about it. Or maybe you’re concerned that your spouse will try to avoid terms they don’t like. Is there a way to invalidate a prenuptial agreement? When a prenuptial contract meets basic requirements, there’s not much someone can […]
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When a marriage ends, the entire family experiences upheaval. Parents and children face significant challenges adjusting to a new life. While both parents have a right to maintain a relationship with their children, many people inquire specifically about a father’s rights in a Texas divorce. Sometimes this is based on the incorrect belief that the […]
Continue ReadingHow to Deal with a High-Conflict Divorce
Any divorce can feel rife with conflict. However, some divorces are particularly high-conflict. Perhaps one spouse has a high-conflict personality, or maybe the spouses disagree on the issues involved in the divorce. Everything may feel like an uphill battle. There are several strategies to protect your and your family’s well-being when dealing with a high-conflict […]
Continue ReadingWhat If I Can’t Afford My Child Support Payments?
Children deserve love and support from both parents. Child support standards under Texas law account for each parent’s financial abilities when creating initial child support orders. However, there are many unexpected or unforeseen reasons why a parent cannot meet their child support payments. If you’re in such a predicament, you may wonder, What if I […]
Continue ReadingHow Far Away Can You Move with Joint Custody in Texas?
Texas law presumes that joint custody, which involves frequent contact between parents and children, benefits children. This may be so when the parents live close together, and the child’s life isn’t disrupted when they go from one parent to the next. But perhaps circumstances have changed, and now you or your child’s other parent has […]
Continue ReadingCan a Spouse Hide Assets During a Divorce?
Splitting up marital property during a divorce can cause tension between spouses. In particularly contentious divorces, some spouses may act poorly and uncooperatively. One spouse may believe they’re entitled to certain property and, therefore, don’t want to split it according to Texas law. If you are facing a contentious divorce and property split, you may […]
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