Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Domestic Violence Can Affect Child Custody in Texas
When it comes to child custody proceedings, everything comes out of the closet, so to speak. Even mental and physical abuse that happens behind closed doors will almost always be brought to light in the courtroom. This type of abuse, called domestic violence, may affect who will receive primary custody of the children. Depending… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Divorce and Separation in Texas?
A divorce is a dissolution of a marriage and a legal separation is a court-recognized separation where the couple stays married but divides assets, child custody, etc. While the state of Texas doesn’t recognize legal separations, there are steps that can be taken with the court to protect the rights of both parties while… Read More »
Are You or Your Former Spouse Planning a Move with Your Child?
When parents go through a divorce, it’s not unusual for one, or even both, spouses to move to another city, state, or country. The problem is that when children are involved and one of the parents wants to bring the children with them, that child may be bound by a child custody order from… Read More »
