Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Use of a Mediator in a Texas Divorce Case
Mediation can be an effective tool for divorcing couples in Texas. With the right mediator—and professional legal representation—you and your spouse can work towards an agreement that sets you up for a better future. You may be wondering: How do we find a mediator for our divorce in Texas? Typically, the attorneys in the… Read More »
Family Mediation Did Not Work for Us—What Comes Next?
Mediation can be a great tool to limit conflict in family law cases. The Texas Legal Services Center explains that mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) through which a neutral third party (mediator) helps to guide the parties to a settlement. In Texas, mediation is non-binding. If it does not work,… Read More »
Does Texas Recognize Common Law Marriage?
A common law marriage is a marriage that was formed because of a couple’s intentions and circumstances—not because they signed/submitted any paperwork. Texas is one of several U.S. states that fully recognizes common law marriage. In this article, our Houston divorce attorney discusses important points to know about common law marriage (and divorce) in… Read More »
Are You a Parent of a Special Needs Child Getting Divorced? Four Special Considerations
Are you the parent of a special needs teenager or young child? According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), approximately 15 percent of school children nationwide have special needs. If you are a parent of a special needs kid and you are preparing for a divorce, there are some unique… Read More »
Are Divorce Records Public in Texas?
Divorce is a sensitive, emotionally-challenging process. Most people want to keep their divorce private. This raises an important question: Are divorce records public? The short answer is “yes”—but you can keep most of the actual details out of the public spotlight by avoiding litigation. Within this blog post, our Houston divorce attorney explains the… Read More »
Four Tips for Developing a Parenting Plan if You Have a Child for Special Needs
Are you a parent of a special needs kid or teenager? You are far from alone. The Pew Research Center estimates that 12 percent of schoolchildren nationwide are classified as “special needs” by the federal government. If you have a special needs child and you are going through a divorce or separation, it is… Read More »
Three Reasons You Do Not Want a Default Divorce Entered Against You in Texas
Is your spouse filing for divorce in Houston or elsewhere in Harris County? If so, you should not ignore the process. Otherwise, a default divorce may be entered against you. For a number of different reasons, a default divorce is disadvantageous Here, our Houston divorce lawyer explains what default divorce is and highlights three… Read More »
What is the Filing Fee for a Divorce in Texas?
Divorce happens. Thousands of couples file for divorce each year in Texas. If you are preparing to file a divorce, you may be wondering: What is the filing for a divorce in Texas? The answer depends on some case-specific factors—most notably, the county that you are filing in. In most Texas counties, the legal… Read More »
We Settled Our Divorce, But My Ex-Spouse Asking Me to Turn Over More Property/Assets—What Can I Do?
Did you reach a divorce settlement in Texas? It can come as a tremendous sense of relief. However, unfortunately, it is not always the end of the process for all people. If you resolved your divorce but your spouse is still trying to get you to turn over additional property/assets, it is important to… Read More »
How to Create a Time-Sharing Schedule in a Parenting Plan in Texas
When parents of young kids divorce or separate in Texas, they will generally need to create a parenting plan. As part of a parenting plan, you should develop a comprehensive time-sharing schedule. A child time-sharing schedule is a plan that outlines how divorced or separated parents will divide care and custody of their child—including… Read More »
