Monthly Archives: December 2023
Joint Managing Conservatorship Child Custody in Texas: Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Parent
Texas technically does not use the term “child custody” in official legal proceedings. Instead, a parent who has custody rights for a child is called a managing conservatorship. There is a general presumption that divorced or separated parents should be joint managing conservators unless it is proven that such an arrangement would not be… Read More »
Are There Any Advantages to File for Divorce First in Texas?
The end of marriage is hard. A lot of legal, logistical, and emotional hurdles must be overcome to finalize a divorce. If you are preparing to file, you may be wondering: Does it matter who files for divorce first in Texas? Technically, the answer is “no”—though there can sometimes be some advantages to filing… Read More »
Should I Sign a Waiver of Service? (Texas Divorce)
The Texas State Law Library explains that service of process is “a necessary step of any lawsuit.” A divorce is no exception. The party who files for divorce must properly serve papers on their spouse. That being said, the non-filing party has the right to sign a document waiving service of process. Here, our… Read More »
Negotiating a Prenuptial Agreement in Texas? A Checklist You Can Use
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is an “agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective on marriage” (Tex. Fam. Code § 4.001). If you are considering a prenup, it is imperative that you negotiate an effective, legally enforceable agreement. At Lindamood & Robinson, P.C., we have extensive experience handling prenups…. Read More »
