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Top 5 Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid
Are you going through a child custody battle? It can be a stressful and emotional time, but it’s important to avoid common mistakes that could potentially harm your case. As a family law attorney, I’ve seen clients make these mistakes time and time again. In this blog post, I’ll share the top 5 child custody mistakes…
How to be Financially Prepared for Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining process. It’s important to be prepared for the financial impact of divorce before filing. Here are some essential financial steps to take before filing for divorce: 1. Gather Financial Documents Before filing for divorce, gather all financial documents, including bank statements, tax returns, investment statements, and credit…
What Are Temporary Restraining Orders?
When you file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, you often must ask the trial court to render temporary relief for custody and child support to “tide you over” until a final trial can be heard. Temporary relief will remain in effect until the court modifies the temporary relief or until a final order…
Spousal Maintenance – Alimony
Often, in divorces, the property division ends in a one-time split of assets with no recurring monthly payments over the years following the divorce. However, in certain circumstances, a party may show that he or she is entitled to “spousal maintenance” under the Texas Family Code. Alternatively, parties can agree to “contractual alimony,” which…
What is the Difference Between UCCJEA and UIFSA?
While all Texas district courts have jurisdiction to hear family-law matters, the state of Texas may not have authority to hear your specific case. When filing a suit affecting the parent-child relationship (“SAPCR” (pronounced “sap-sir”)), whether Texas has becomes particularly important when the child has not always lived in one state. Courts will apply…
Best Interest of the Child
Whenever a family law case involves children, the court must consider the “best interest of the child.” This consideration is one of the foundational concepts in family law, yet it is not always a simple test because every child is different, and the circumstances surrounding every child is different. To provide guidance on how…