If you're a parent sharing custody of your child, a Texas standard possession order (SPO) is likely an important part of your life. These terms of the court order outline your child's visitation time with each parent. It is designed first and foremost to ensure your child's well-being. But you have rights too, and your [...]
Is it better to file first, or should you wait for your spouse to file? Does it matter who files for divorce first in Texas? The truth is, in most cases, it doesn't. That being said, there are some advantages to filing first — and whether or not these advantages are significant enough to warrant making [...]
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you likely want to get things resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible. But how long does a divorce take in Texas? The truth is, it depends — on the unique circumstances of your case, whether or not there are children, whether there are disputes [...]
In Texas, the courts are well aware of the joy a grandparent can bring to their grandchild’s life. For this reason, grandparent rights for visitation and custody are well established. If you are a grandparent who is wanting to have more interaction with your grandchild, here’s what you need to know about grandparents’ rights in [...]
Texas courts base their custody decisions on what is in the best interests of the child. This means that they are typically reluctant to completely cut out one parent’s custody or visitation rights without good reason. So how can a father get full custody of his children in Texas? What Is the Standard for a [...]
Being the victim of domestic abuse is terrifying. In addition to the stress of wondering what you should do to physically take care of yourself, you also have to decide what’s the best way to prevent this from happening in the future. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, take these five steps immediately [...]
Child custody arrangements are ordered and enforced by the court. This secures the rights of both parents and ensures that the best interests of the children. But circumstances change, and children grow up. A custody arrangement that is appropriate when a child is a toddler or an infant may not be equally appropriate to a [...]
Texas courts consider the welfare of the children to be of paramount concern when deciding custody matters. But what happens when both parents are fit and competent to raise the child? Does the mother have the advantage in these decisions? Does the party that is the primary breadwinner? Learn more about what factors into 50/50 [...]
When you and your former spouse divorced, the judge considered and divided all your assets - including your retirement and pension plans. If a judge ordered you or your former spouse’s pension plan to be divided, you need to learn about the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Here’s what you need to know about the [...]
When your divorce agreement is finalized, it may feel like a firm order that is unable to be changed or modified. However, this is not actually the case. In life, things change. If you, your former spouse, or your child have changed significantly, so should your divorce agreement as it pertains to support. Here are [...]
