Child Custody

When you got married, you never imagined you'd one day be involved in a contentious custody battle with a former spouse who had taken your children out of the United States without your permission. But life is full of change, and some changes in your life may come...

If you live in Texas and recently divorced a drug-abusing former spouse, you may have valid concerns about whether your former partner will continue to maintain a presence in your son or daughter’s life. At , we have a firm...

If you are a Texas mother who is not married to your child's dad, there are some important steps for you to take to guarantee he has the legal rights of a father. You likely want to secure his right to spend time with your son or daughter. Giving him the opportunity...

It is not reasonable to expect a Texas divorce to follow any prescribed path, especially when child custody is involved. However, it is possible for spouses and attorneys to prepare for any type of conflict— even when the case involves complicated issues and...

You may need an expert in family law if you are a Texas resident who is adopting a child, finalizing a divorce, deciding on child custody arrangements or dividing real estate after a breakup. Since state laws have a strong say in matters of marriage and...

A married couple who brings their marriage to an end might have to work through any number of complicated issues, from those which are financial in nature (property division, spousal support, etc.) to emotional challenges such as depression or anxiety. However,...

If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse made the decision to work together to reach a custody agreement and devise a parenting plan, you are probably looking at sharing joint legal and physical custody of your children. Each of you wants to get as much time with the...

Not every divorce can fit into the latest celebrity model of remaining friends and taking the children on vacations together. Some Texas parents may come close by agreeing to co-parent and cooperate with each other. Then there are parents who struggle just to be in...

If you are preparing for divorce in Texas, you should familiarize yourself with the laws that might apply to your situation. For instance, Texas happens to be one of only eight states in the entire nation that continue to operate under community property division...