Drafting a parenting plan as part of your custody agreement may feel unnecessary, but that contract provides you with clear boundaries and expectations for both parents while your children grow up. Parenting plans evolve with changes in society, children’s needs and...
Unlike other states, the legal term for child custody in Texas is conservatorship. Conservatorship is the legal right of a parent to decide for the child and to have their child live in their residence for a scheduled period (physical custody). The type of...
While ending a marriage for some brings pain and sadness, some couples find relief in the decision and can go through divorce amicably. If you and your spouse find yourselves in this situation, understand that feeling at peace amid a life-changing move is completely...
There is unimaginable strain in trying to sustain a marriage while your spouse is behind bars. So, it’s unsurprising if the thought of divorce has haunted you for a while now. You may probably even feel guilty for entertaining an idea that could break your entire...
There are many factors to consider when dividing business assets in a divorce, one of which is goodwill. Despite being an intangible asset, goodwill is part of the valuation process when determining the fair distribution of marital property. If you have a business to...
Property division is one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce. Courts generally need to ensure the division’s outcome is fair to the spouses. The process often becomes incredibly complex when the court divides the spouses’ business assets. What is community...
For married couples, the birth of a child only comes with unknowns on the future and not any custody concerns. For unmarried parents, the journey may start with questions regarding custody. Considering that births to unmarried women accounted for 40% of births in...
Child support is a legal obligation for parents to contribute to their child's basic needs, including food, shelter and education. However, some parents may fail to fulfill this obligation. If that happens, the other parent and the child may face financial...
Texas courts take child custody very seriously. They prioritize the children's best interests in various types of family law litigation. The court could also appoint legal representation for the involved child, depending on the circumstances. Sometimes, the court...
Divorces do not always lead to court battles. Some divorcing couples divide their marital assets and obligations, decide custody over their children, and finalize the various details of their separation through mediation. The following are signs mediation might work...
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