If you are facing a divorce that does not involve children, you will not need to come to terms with shared custody, which can be a difficult element of the divorce process. This does not, however, mean that your divorce will automatically be simple. Every divorce – even an amicable dissolution – is fraught with […]
There is no federal law that guarantees grandparents’ rights in the United States. Although grandparents can petition for the right to visitation with their grandchildren, it is ultimately up to the discretion of the court, which is always guided by the best interests of the children involved. If you are a grandparent who has lost […]
Bringing a new child into your family is one of life’s greatest gifts, and an adoption is a great option. The fact is, however, that adoption is also a complex legal process that is too important not to take extremely seriously. If you are ready to adopt, work closely with a skilled Round Rock family […]
If you’re going through a divorce, your children are usually your first concern. Whether you are the primary parent or not, you obviously have questions about your children’s visitation schedule. While visitation schedules vary widely, there are several basic templates that are often employed. Summer visitation schedules, however, generally have more variability built-in than doing […]
Every married couple faces their own challenges. While many couples stay the course and remain married for the duration, other couples may decide it’s time to end the marriage. Still other couples, however, find that simply taking a break is in order. This time out can help couples determine their best path forward, whether that […]
Going back to school is an exciting time for both kids and parents. There are school supplies and backpacks to be purchased and first-day-of-school outfits to be chosen, but if you are a divorced parent, you likely have an additional layer of concerns with which to contend. You and your children will find your back-to-school […]
If you’re facing a divorce in Texas, you would naturally like to have an estimate regarding how long the divorce process is going to take. While every divorce is unique, there are factors that can help you estimate how long it will probably take for your divorce to be finalized. Until your divorce is finalized, […]
After child custody, the number one concern in nearly every divorce is how your marital property will be divided. This division will affect your finances well into your future, and it is obviously important to get it right. In the State of Texas, the court’s objective is the just and right division of community property […]
If you are going through a divorce, you are bound to have questions and concerns about the upcoming process. While the majority of divorce cases are settled before they get to court, divorces that involve more complicated financial issues, are contentious, or are stalled regarding child custody arrangements are more likely to be decided in […]
No marriage is without its ups and downs. While many couples weather the storms and remain married for the long haul, others determine that divorce is necessary. Some couples, however, take a breather from marriage by separating. This is complicated by the fact that Texas does not recognize legal separation (unless the couple has already […]
