Texas parents often ask if a court has the power to change its earlier order for child custody. The court has this power, but it must be properly invoked. The state of Texas provides a number of do-it-yourself options for use by persons who do not want or cannot...
Year: 2021
Spotlight on celebrity custody matters offers insights to success
Going through a divorce is hard. No matter how long a Dallas resident has been married to their spouse or how much money they have, it is difficult to end a relationship that had been made legal through marriage. Most individuals are able to work through and complete...
What is the role of a parenting plan in child custody?
Of all the issues which must be dealt with during a divorce, child custody may be the most emotional. This is your child, after all – there isn’t anything more important. The good news is that you will have a say in how custody is decided. What is a parenting plan? A...
How divorce affects your spouse’s status as your beneficiary
Going through a divorce will force you to deal with many issues you’ve likely never considered. Child custody, spousal support and property division are common problems that must be dealt with. One issue that doesn’t come up as often is how the divorce will affect...
Enforcing a property division order in Texas
Division of property in a divorce can be complex and cause stress and anxiety. There is often a sense of relief and finality once property division is settled, but sometimes one spouse may refuse to adhere to the terms of the order. This should not be taken lightly,...
A father’s rights in child custody and parenting time disputes
It is common for many people to think that a father is at a disadvantage when it comes to child custody and parenting time disputes in family law court. For many years there was a presumption – oftentimes thought, not said – that a mother is in a better position to be...
How do divorce concerns change as you age?
We all like to think that love is everlasting, but the possibility always exists that hearts will break or grow apart, and a couple that was once happily married will decide to divorce. Divorcing couples in Dallas will have many concerns that vary based on the age of...
How can I keep my high-profile divorce private?
It’s not just national celebrities that face the possibility of seeing the details of their divorces aired in public. Local businesspeople, heirs and politicians and even public safety officers have just as much of a chance of seeing their marital difficulties...
How difficult is it to get divorced in Texas?
Regardless of where one lives, divorce is seldom easy, even when it is amicable. At some point, there is usually disagreement on who gets what or parental rights. After all, if the spouses agreed on everything, there would not be a divorce. Though, a recent study did...
Prenups, like Kelly Clarkson’s, are a game-changer in a divorce
Many people in the Dallas area have a negative impression of prenuptial agreements. They may think a prenup is a sign that you are greedy or are not committed to making your marriage last. They may even think that all prenups are unfair or lopsided to favor one spouse...