Summer vacation is right around the corner. Taking a vacation sounds like a relaxing prospect, right? Yet, this idea does not always seem appealing to the parent of a child who is scheduled to take a vacation with his or her other parent. There are ... » Learn More about When Your Co-parent Takes Your Children on Vacation
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Why Retaliation Against Your Co-parent Is Worth Avoiding
You may have excellent reasons for being frustrated with your co-parent. You may even have good reasons to be enraged by your co-parent. But it is far better to speak with an attorney, a counselor, a trusted loved one or some combination of these ... » Learn More about Why Retaliation Against Your Co-parent Is Worth Avoiding
Social Media Etiquette During and Post-Divorce
When spouses decide to move on from their marriage, each spouse must wrestle with decisions about the future, affected relationships and about the divorce process itself. Navigating a divorce can be such a taxing process that it can become easy to ... » Learn More about Social Media Etiquette During and Post-Divorce
The Impact of Divorce on Tax Filings in Texas
Divorce can have a significant impact on the tax status of the divorcing parties. The time of the divorce can determine the taxpayer's bracket and the eligibility for certain credits and deductions, which can impact the amount of income tax ... » Learn More about The Impact of Divorce on Tax Filings in Texas
Consider A Post-Marital Agreement If You’re A Stay-At-Home Parent
When you and your spouse decided to marry, chances are that you became a two-income household. Though some adults either cannot or choose not to work, most young adults do share in the experience of navigating the American workforce for a minimum of ... » Learn More about Consider A Post-Marital Agreement If You’re A Stay-At-Home Parent
5 Reasons Children Should Not Talk to Judges Alone
I have been through the gamut during my four decades of practicing law when it comes to allowing children to give their opinion on matters such as where they want to live and when they want to see their parents. I saw the age a child can do this go ... » Learn More about 5 Reasons Children Should Not Talk to Judges Alone
How to Resolve a Divorce Using Collaborative Law
Divorcing couples often want to stay out of court and resolve all of their issues peacefully. This is, and has been, possible for many years, but Collaborative Law now paves a path that couples can go down by agreeing to every step of the ... » Learn More about How to Resolve a Divorce Using Collaborative Law
No Vehicle Registration for Deadbeat Parents
If you owe large sums of overdue child support, a new Texas program may keep you from registering your vehicle. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is now denying motor vehicle registration renewals to noncustodial parents who have gone ... » Learn More about No Vehicle Registration for Deadbeat Parents
The “Morality Clause” in child custody – helpful or harmful?
If you are involved in a divorce in the State of Texas, chances are you are going to have a “Morality Clause” slapped on you. What is a “Morality Clause”? Well, in simple terms, it is a prohibition against a parent allowing anyone with whom they are ... » Learn More about The “Morality Clause” in child custody – helpful or harmful?
Keeping divorce financially manageable
When you and your spouse decide to go your separate ways, the financial burdens and benefits you shared previously will be ultimately split between you. As a result, the financial consequences of divorce can be significant. Adding to that already ... » Learn More about Keeping divorce financially manageable
