16 Years of UCCJEA Interstate Custody Jurisdiction in Texas With Texas among the fastest growing states in the country, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act…
Regaining Control Over Family Finances During Divorce
Since family finances are arguably a primary source of discord among spouses in marriage, it’s hardly surprising that disagreements and misunderstandings over money play a significant role in many divorce…
What Is “community Property” And How Does That Affect My Divorce?
Community property is all the property you and your spouse acquired during the marriage. Because Texas is a community property state, the property you acquired during your marriage – with…
Can an attorney force my child to testify in divorce proceedings?
Anyone can be required to appear before a court, but not everyone can be compelled to testify. Minors so young that they cannot understand the oath or answer questions may…
When is my child considered an adult?
Children cease to be minors upon their 18th birthday. Unless a judge issues a court order to the contrary, children younger than 18 are not allowed to make visitation decisions.
How are arbitration and Collaborative Law different?
Collaborative Law are both forms of alternative dispute resolution, but Collaborative Law is a process whereas arbitration is a single event. In some cases, arbitration…
How do Mini-Trials Work?
Mini-trials, which aren’t actually trials at all, are often used during the mediation process. They take place before the mediation begins, with the mediator sitting as…
Do I Have To Give My Ex-Spouse My Address?
In most cases, the court will require that both parents keep each other informed of the children’s whereabouts. By design, that requires each spouse to know the other’s home…
After Divorce, Who Decides Where Our Children Will Go To School?
As in most areas of Family Law, the decision of where a divorcing couple’s children will attend school is decided based on the facts…
Remarriage Most Likely Won’t Affect Child Support
One question we encounter frequently is whether remarriage affects child support. In most Family Law matters, the answer to such questions is usually “it depends,”…