In Texas, the divorce rate is 2.9 person per 1,000 persons of the total Texas population as of 2018. While divorce cases can be costly for all parties, not all divorces are created equally. Some divorces are smoother, both emotionally and financially; while others are hotly contested. An uncontested divorce is certainly the best-case scenario. Divorce laws [...]
If you meet with an experienced Houston child custody attorney, Cheryl Alsandor, you will learn that spouses commonly face the following questions and issues when negotiating parenting agreements: TIME TOGETHER Issue 1: Primary Conservatorship, Custody and Visitation. For most spouses, deciding with whom and where the children will live and how much time each parent [...]
One of the first things an experienced Houston child custody lawyer will advise you is that a divorce with children does not end the spousal relationship. Rather, the spouses remain entangled by virtue of being co-parents of the children until they are grown... and perhaps beyond. There are two types of child custody: legal [...]
Custody cases can be very costly, not just because of the dollars spent, but also because of the emotional expense and the time it takes from one's life. Many times, a noncustodial parent will come to me wanting custody of their child because they have not been able to exercise their court-ordered visitation with their [...]
Oftentimes, the Alsandor Law Firm helps the client who has what we call an interstate jurisdictional issue. An interstate jurisdictional issue arises when a child has relocated from their home state and lives in a different state. At issue is which state should hold the custody proceeding? Specifically, the UCCJEA, which stands for the Uniform [...]
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 [...]
