Maybe you smell it on their breath or see it in their eyes. Maybe you have known for years. Either way co-parenting with someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol might be the hardest thing you will have to do. You will try to convince, beg and bargain for them to...
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How does child custody work when unmarried parents separate?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 21, 2016 | Child Custody
When parents separate, whether married or not, the best interest of the children will always be the most important factor when deciding on custody and visitation. Not all splits are amicable, which can make it difficult to come to an agreement. Getting along or...
After The Election: Common Concerns About International Child Custody
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 15, 2016 | International Child Custody Issues
The recent presidential election is a cause of concern to many U.S. residents of different citizenship statuses. Some of these residents worry about custody of their children; single, divorced and remarried parents, in particular, wonder what would happen if they had...
Pastor and his wife fighting for grandparents’ rights
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 24, 2016 | Grandparent's Rights
Texas grandparents who are fighting to gain custody of their grandchildren may be interested in a case in another state that involves a family who is denied access to their grandchildren. The family blames their dilemma on the alleged mishandling of the case by the...
Joint child custody recommended but what about split custody?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 21, 2016 | Child Custody
One of the most antagonistic issues when a marriage between parents ends, whether it is in Texas or any other state, involves matters concerning the children and who will raise them. While parents typically want what is best for their children, coming to mutual...
Angelina Jolie wants sole child custody, Brad wants joint custody
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 19, 2016 | Child Custody
After many months of rumors about splitting up, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt called it quits. Jolie recently filed for divorce, and the world is waiting to see how the couple will settle child custody and support issues. Even in a divorce of an ordinary Texas couple,...
Grandparents’ rights: Children of opioid users left vulnerable
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 3, 2016 | Grandparent's Rights
The National Center on Adoption and Permanency reports that more and more children are put in the care of family members rather that foster parents. Reportedly, this trend is nationwide and includes Texas. In many of these cases, children are taken in by their...
Frozen embryo dispute could set men’s rights legal precedent
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 23, 2016 | Prenuptial Agreements
July 25, 1978 marks a big moment in medical history. The first test-tube baby was born that day. In the nearly 40 years since then, reproductive technology has advanced on many fronts. What has failed to keep pace, as many legal scholars in Texas and elsewhere...
Tax implications of Texas divorce worth tending to
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 21, 2016 | Alimony
If you are in a marriage relationship that has run its course you probably are motivated to get things over and done with as quickly as possible. The desire to escape the emotional pressure is surely high. But to address all the factors of a Texas divorce, you need to...
Broadening how ‘parent’ is defined
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Child Custody
What is a parent? The dictionary can give you different definitions depending on the context in which the word is used. However, general language use of the word may differ from the legal definition. That difference can have a major impact on how courts in Texas...
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