Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Are Issues Resolved When a Divorce is Still Pending?
Regardless of why you and your spouse have chosen to get a divorce, you may feel like your world is coming to an end. However, life goes on. You have to go to work, take care of the children, and do the other duties that you did before everything changed. These things can be… Read More »
What Does the Texas Family Code Say About Holiday Visitation?
With the holidays approaching, it is important to remember what the Texas Family Code says about divorces and holidays. While parents are allowed to make other arrangements if they have been approved by the court, there is a standard approach that the state of Texas takes to handling holidays after a divorce. This approach… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Establishing Paternity in Texas
Paternity means legal fatherhood. At birth, the law automatically recognizes the two legal parents of a child, the husband and wife. For married couples, paternity is that simple. There are no additional legal steps needed. However, when a child is born to parents who aren’t married to one another, the law doesn’t automatically recognize… Read More »
Why You Might Want to Consider Mediation If You’re Facing Divorce in Texas
If you are considering divorce, you have likely thought about all of the difficulties and issues that might arise as a result. One of the things that you might not have considered is that if you end up in court, all of your so-called “dirty laundry” could end up getting aired to the public…. Read More »
Can Divorce Orders Be Modified in Texas?
If you’ve been through a divorce, you know how much work and effort goes into creating the Final Decree of Divorce. From the moment the Petition for Divorce is filed until the final moment where you go before the judge to finalize your divorce, the process requires patience and a strong will, not to… Read More »
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 »
