The winter holidays are supposed to be a time to appreciate your blessings and enjoy time with your family. However, all that holiday cheer can backfire on a lot of couples. It’s no real coincidence that the post-holiday season usually involves a spike in new divorce...
Family Law
How to prepare for your custody hearing
Your Texas child custody hearing might be one of the most important appointments you keep. Because the judge will listen to each parent’s case and then make a decision and issue the custody order, it is very important to make a good first impression, be prepared to...
Three major drawbacks of a 50/50 custody arrangement
Some Texas couples who are preparing to divorce or divorcing have children together. If that's the case, you and your ex-spouse have custody arrangements to consider. A few examples of these arrangements can include sole custody and joint custody. Some divorce experts...
How to make your business divorce-proof
Business owners who get a divorce have a complicated set of problems to face. If you own a business in Texas and are about to tie the knot, here are some things you should consider. Shareholder agreements, operating agreements and partnerships If you choose a sole...
What happens when a pilot gets a DWI?
When Texas motorists are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they can lose their driving privileges and be sent to jail. When pilots get DWIs, they can also be grounded and lose their livelihoods. A drunk driving conviction does not...
How co-parents can best care for a special needs child
Co-parenting is a complex journey that demands of Texas divorced couples cooperation, communication, and compromise. When co-parenting a child with special needs, these challenges can become even more intricate. However, with patience, empathy and a collaborative...
How to coparent with a difficult partner
Ending a relationship with a narcissist may enable you to regain your sense of self and make the most of your life. However, if you share a child with a narcissist, you will likely need to maintain a working relationship with that person until your child reaches...
Understanding the benefits of parenting classes during divorce
Many parents in Texas struggle to learn how to co-parent during the divorce process. This major change will impact the daily routine of your entire family. Many adults find that parenting classes help them learn how to communicate with each other and their children so...
Your medical practice during a high-asset divorce in Texas
Marriages involving couples with large incomes or significant property values often result in contentious divorces. If you own your own medical practice, your primary consideration may involve whether your former spouse can obtain ownership of your practice as part of...
Do courts favor mothers over fathers?
Divorce in Texas is a topic that is already controversial but also becoming increasingly contentious. Many legal and family experts are concerned about the bias that courts seem to show in favor of mothers. The sheer amount of alimony and custody disputes are decided...