Going back to English Common Law, there was a doctrine called the "Tender Years" Doctrine. Through the 1970s, the Tender Years Doctrine was a valid legal principle in many states, including Texas. Under the Tender Years Doctrine, mothers, not ... » Learn More about Who is a fit parent in Texas?
Texas man begins jail sentence for late child support
A Texas father who was sentenced to six months in jail for nonpayment of child support began his jail sentence after his appeal was rejected. The man owed more than $3,000 in back child support when he realized the money that was being garnished by ... » Learn More about Texas man begins jail sentence for late child support
Back to School Time for Divorced Parents
Summer is coming to a close, and kids throughout the country are gearing up for that all important first day of school. The beginning of the school year is also a time of change for parents. There are new schedules, new activities and many other ... » Learn More about Back to School Time for Divorced Parents
Texas wins child support recognition
The National Child Support Enforcement Team, known as NCSEA, has announced that the Texas Child Support Division has the best child support collection program in the United States. The program came in first for collections, cost effectiveness and ... » Learn More about Texas wins child support recognition
Social media reunites Texas family splintered by divorce
Most of us have read newspaper stories about how Facebook helped tear a couple apart. In many cases, the social media site helps reunite a spouse with a former romantic interest, and in other cases, a husband or wife is caught posting inappropriate ... » Learn More about Social media reunites Texas family splintered by divorce
Grandparents’ Rights in Texas
One of the unwritten rules of being a grandparent, is the duty to love and spoil with unhindered devotion. Unfortunately, sometimes that can be at tall order, especially if divorce or death has severed access to your grandchild. The parent/child ... » Learn More about Grandparents’ Rights in Texas
Custody Attorney in Lewisville
There’s no getting around it, divorce is a painful thing. Not only is severing ties a heartbreaking process, but the logistical nightmare of splitting up the property and possessions of a joint life together can be downright overwhelming. It also has ... » Learn More about Custody Attorney in Lewisville
How to Win in Divorce & Custody
The answer is simple. Prioritize what you want. The issues in any divorce or custody case are not one dimensional. They are multiple. Is it the right to decide where your child will reside the majority of the time? Do you want to be the one in charge ... » Learn More about How to Win in Divorce & Custody
Social Media + Divorce and Custody Cases = Bad Things
Some of us love Facebook and Twitter, to a lesser extent.. I know I do. I have enjoyed catching up with people I knew as a child, keeping up with current friends and what is going on with them, and what is happening in my professional life. Folks ... » Learn More about Social Media + Divorce and Custody Cases = Bad Things
Protecting assets when the spouse you are divorcing is a narcissist
Narcissism is a recognized condition that goes beyond the perception that an individual is self-involved. Though many narcissists go undiagnosed, this condition is serious and can inspire serious challenges when the spouse of a narcissist seeks a ... » Learn More about Protecting assets when the spouse you are divorcing is a narcissist
