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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 »
I am in the Middle of a Divorce in Houston—Can I Change My Attorney?
If you are preparing to end a marriage, you are far from alone. The Texas Department of State Health Services estimates that nearly 70,000 couples get divorced in Texas each year. Although divorce is common, it is not easy. The right lawyer can make a big difference. What happens if you have the wrong… Read More »
Can a Judge in Texas Order Mediation for a Divorce?
Mediation is a “forum in which an impartial person” works to facilitate communication between parties to “promote reconciliation, settlement, or understanding among them” (Texas Family Code § 154.023). It can be a great option for resolving family law disputes. You may be wondering: Is mediation mandatory in Texas? While the technical answer is “no”—a… Read More »
How is an Auto Loan Divided in a Divorce in Texas?
Are you preparing for a divorce in Texas? A big part of the process will be determining who gets to keep what—and for many divorcing couples in Houston, vehicles are among the most challenging assets. For obvious reasons, an automobile cannot be easily divided. Within this article, our Houston divorce attorney provides an overview… Read More »
We are Getting Divorced and I Think My Spouse is Hiding Money—What are My Options?
Property division is one of the most important—and often contentious—issues in a divorce case. Divorcing spouses must navigate the Texas community property laws to determine who gets what. To do so effectively, you and your spouse need to know what you actually own. This raises an important question: What do I do if I… Read More »
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 »
