Texas is one of 40 states that recognizes grandparents' visitation rights. A few different instances may warrant a grandparent petitioning the court to exercise their rights to visitation or custody. You'll want to familiarize yourself with them to see if you qualify....
Why is respect for your co-parent important after a divorce?
Going through a divorce and a child custody dispute is stressful, but it’s important that you never let that stress transfer to your children or the parenting relationship you have with your ex. It’s easy to become consumed by anger, but this is counterproductive....
What you need to know about property division in Texas
If you're filing for divorce after being married for several years, you probably have no idea where to begin. It's hard to determine which assets are marital properties and which assets are separate properties. Luckily, an attorney might be able to help you figure out...
What happens after a CPS report is filed in Texas?
When someone files a report with Child Protective Services, or CPS, the organization is legally obligated to investigate the claim. However, that doesn't mean that the organization is out to harm the parents or take them to court over false claims. An investigation is...
Issues to consider when creating a transportation plan
Ideally, the question of who will bring your child to and from a child exchange will be answered in a custody agreement. Doing so may eliminate the need to ask a Texas judge to resolve the issue for you. It is also important to specify where the exchange will occur...
Why divorced parents need to figure out a transportation plan
Once a couple in Texas has finalized the visitation rights, their next step should be figuring out a visitation plan. Both parents will have to figure out how to transport the child back and forth for visits. In more extreme cases, they might have to decide how to pay...
Making sure not to harm legal rights during divorce
In some cases, Texas spouses going through a divorce can be their own worst enemy in making things more difficult for themselves legally. They must think of the big picture and avoid doing things that could inflame a judge if the matter goes to court. Otherwise, they...
Modifying child support orders
If you are a non-custodial parent in Texas, you may face a situation where you are unable to pay child support. Non-payment of child support comes with harsh penalties including jail time. There may be steps you can take when you can't pay child support to reduce or...
Balancing a career with child custody responsibilities
Parents in Texas who are also the main breadwinners in the family who are going through a divorce might be worried that their demanding careers will affect their chances of getting child custody. However, courts will take a wide range of factors into consideration...
Strategies for helping children adjust after a divorce
Your children will likely be anxious, confused and nervous about what happens after their parents are no longer together. However, there are many steps you can take to ensure that they can adjust to the situation. Don't share too much information It is important that...