One of the most frequently asked questions in child custody cases is “can my child choose who they want to live with?” It’s a hard question to answer, but we’re going to break it down for you.
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There is no law in Texas that states parties are required to live apart. Courts will not tell you that you need to live in separate houses unless there are accusations of threat or violence.
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The divorce rate has steadily started to decline over the last decade, however, “gray divorces” meaning divorces over the age of 50, has almost doubled?
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In many ways, same-sex couples have gained the same protection as heterosexual couples have, however there are a few issues that still need to be ironed out when it comes to same-sex divorces.
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So can I move? It depends. Once the child custody order is decided, it’s law. So depending on what the custody order says, if there is language that says a certain residence or geographic location/area, the parent cannot move the child without the approval of the other parent and/or approval from the court that issued the custody order.
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Effective co-parenting can be difficult and challenging any time of the year, but especially during the holidays when you want quality time with your children.
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Saying “I do” has gotten easier, but the reality is that 40-50% of marriages in the United States ends in divorce. If you find yourself in the event of a Texas divorce, you will probably go through the question of whether you should file a divorce without an attorney.
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The average millennial has a lot of stigmas to overcome, particularly when it comes to marriages. Millennials as a generation are redefining marriage as we know it…
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Life changes happen quickly and this is why the Texas law allows parents to seek to modifications to child custody orders under Texas Family Code 156.101 in order to adjust to new circumstances…
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Father’s rights in Texas can be one of the most challenging aspects of family law cases. Being a father in the middle of a divorce and child custody case can be extremely difficult because like most states…
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While social media can be great for keeping in touch with old friends, the same information you share online could be used against you in your contested divorce case. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers says that they have seen a dramatic increase in…
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Many marriage laws now apply to both traditional marriages and same-sex marriages, but there are many gray areas that still surround same-sex divorces. Though this ruling changed the future of same-sex marriages, it did little to change the abiguity that surrounds same-sex child custody disputes…
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For the most part, Texas’ child custody laws (also known as conservatorship) are relatively similar to that of other states. However, it’s still worth noting some of the basics of child custody if you want a better understanding…
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Everyone knows the word divorce, but most people don’t truly understand the technical components behind it. Whether you’re planning a divorce or are in the middle of one, it’s important to take every detail into consideration…
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In March 2014, 5-year old Jordan Bleimeyer was hospitalized, reportedly weighing just 29 pounds, after authorities allege he was starved and locked inside a small closet under the stairs of a Houston-area home.
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HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Let’s face it, gay or straight love comes with no guarantees, and many couples who say I do later say what have I done.
Before June 24th, gay marriage wasn’t recognized in Texas so there was no such thing as a gay divorce. “You could not even have a marriage voided in Texas because when you walked into the state of Texas it was already considered void,” said attorney James Hedlesten.
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