Child custody is hardly a new legal challenge. However, the way that parents - and the courts - approach custody-related issues can look very different today compared to a generation ago. In many ways, today's trends make it easier, faster and more peaceful for...
What happens if you can’t agree on custody after a divorce?
Houston area parents understand that parenting isn’t easy. The decisions that need to be made can often be contentious among parents. Everyone has their own idea as to how their child should be raised and sometimes parents don’t agree. When parents are divorced and...
How Texas custody law defines the “best interests” of a child
You might have heard that Texas uses the "best interests of the child" standard in child custody matters. Courts are directed to make the best interest of the child the most important consideration. It's a concept that is both simple and difficult to define. As a...
Custody issues and the gender-nonconforming child
Your child has always marched to the beat of their own drum, and they’re increasingly disinterested in conforming to any kind of gender rules. Maybe your little boy likes to wear dresses and play with dolls. Maybe your little girl has gone from a “tomboy” to a...
What do judges look at for modifications?
Many people may worry their divorce decrees are set in stone. Yours may have seemed fine when you and your former spouse finalized it. But you may want to revisit it as circumstances change. If they have, it’s important to know what judges consider when ruling on...
Do this when you have to negotiate child custody
Dealing with child custody matters isn’t always easy, but the situation is almost always better when both parents can work as a team. This starts when you’re working out the parenting plan, which is what governs how custody and visitation of the children will be...
Vaccination disputes: Can you still vaccinate your child?
One thing that has been prominent in the news in the last few years is the argument about the safety of vaccines. Medical providers argue that they’re safe for most people, but those who have been injured by them argue that they aren’t. Some people don’t want to...
Is nesting the right option for your family after divorce?
Something you and your spouse have talked about during divorce is the potential for using nesting to keep your child in the family home. You both make enough money to support your own apartments outside your original family home, so you can keep it and simply switch...
How is marital property divided in Texas?
Getting a divorce can leave you with a lot of issues and questions to sort through. One of the most pressing issues is how your marital assets will be divided. Each state handles divorce differently, so you must understand your state’s unique laws on divorce. Whether...
When divorced Texans disagree about parenting
Disagreements about parenting are common in divorced couples. News headlines featuring former spouses going to court to over vaccines, gender identity and other issues show how sharp disagreements can get. Texas law has its own way of trying to move beyond these...