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Summertime is one of the best opportunities to go on vacation with the kids, as parents may have time off from work and children do not have to miss school. Unfortunately, these types of family vacations can become difficult to plan after a divorce, especially when a couple’s schedules and living arrangements have changed. Texas law helps simplify these problems…
In Texas, courts are sometimes willing to take a child’s opinion about where he or she wants to live into consideration when resolving a divorce-related matter. However, the primary focus of all family law judges is the best interests of the child, which means that they will not always take a child’s opinion into account when determining a custody schedule.…
A Texas divorce proceeding or child custody proceeding can bring about a host of changes to your life and the life of your children. Some of these changes may be unwelcome and unpleasant, such as having to move to another residence or even having to seek and obtain a protective order. Nonetheless, it is imperative that you approach these types…
Many couples who wish to end their marriage do not have to obtain a divorce, but can instead file for an annulment. However, there are only a few specific justifications for annulling a marriage, one of which is that one of the parties was underage at the time of the marriage. Filing for an annulment is complicated, so if you…
Last month, a new law was enacted that will change how child custody evaluations are undertaken in the state, while also providing protection from liability to third party evaluators. These evaluations are often necessary before courts make child custody determinations and so can have serious implications on a court’s decision. To learn more about what child custody evaluations entail, please…
A recently introduced bill could have a substantial impact on what courts are permitted to include in temporary orders during a family law dispute. The bill has not been passed, but is currently being reviewed by one of the House of Representatives’ committees. Temporary Orders Under current law, courts are permitted to grant temporary orders during appeals of family law…
A survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education found that 30 percent of spouses have been deceptive about money with their spouse, and almost 60 percent admit to hiding money from them. Considering these statistics, it is not surprising that one of the most contentious issues in a divorce is the division of assets. It is not uncommon for…
The records of most civil cases in Texas are available to the public. However, it is possible for parties who are going through a divorce to have certain information kept private. To learn more about your confidentiality rights, please contact an experienced complex divorce attorney who is familiar with the court procedures required to keep your personal information safe. Restricted…
In Texas, couples who make the decision to file for divorce have the option of coming to an out of court agreement about child custody and visitation issues. Although all parenting plans must be approved by the court prior to the conclusion of the proceedings, this still allows parents to create a schedule that meets the needs of all parties,…
Although filing for divorce is always a complex and emotional process, it can be even more difficult when one of the parties cannot be located. In these situations, the party petitioning the court must comply with specific procedures, so if you are considering filing for divorce and do not know where your spouse currently lives, it is critical to speak…