Child custody is a common factor in divorces in Texas. When parents decide that they can't live together anymore, they have to determine how to take care of their children. Some parents nest, which means that they stay in the marital home. Others sell their home and...
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Why is having a prenuptial agreement a good idea?
As you approach your marriage, one thing you've heard people tell you time and time again is to think about having a prenuptial agreement. Personally, you've always felt that asking for this agreement was like telling your fiance that you don't trust them.The reality...
What do you need to include in a parenting plan?
If you and your spouse haven't sat down to talk about a parenting plan yet, it's time to do it. Your parenting plan is an important part of your divorce agreement and the custody arrangements you put in place.It can be difficult to come up with a parenting plan that...
You can fight relocation to keep your child close
You love your child, but you and your ex-spouse did not get along as a married couple. As a result, you separated and divorced. You had a good custody schedule, where both of you spent around 50% of the time with your child. Everything seemed good for a while, but now...
DNA poses a risk to military families, the Navy alleges
Here's something you may not have thought would lead to divorce: mail-in DNA kits. Military leaders have spoken out in the news to suggest that military members don't use these tools. Why? While they can be a fun way to learn about your heritage, they also could lead...
How long do you have to separate before divorcing in Texas?
Divorces can be tedious. They can be lengthy processes that take many months, or even years, depending on the circumstances.Your attorney's goal is to make sure you can move on with your life and obtain the assets and protections that you deserve. While fighting for...
How can a military family set up custody arrangements?
Custody arrangements can be hard to set up when you're in the military and divorcing. You may not have a steady schedule, or you might find that your schedule doesn't line up well with your spouse's.Being in the military should not have an impact on your ability to...
Be prepared for your custody case in Texas
When you are worried about losing custody of your child, nothing else matters to you. That fear can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. You should know that most parents are treated fairly by the courts. Men or women are not preferred over the other.The myths...
Here’s what to know about your military divorce
Military divorces are all different. They have many factors to consider, such as which party was a service member, how long the couple has been together and if there are children involved.There are many differences between civilian and military divorces. Here are some...
Judge recused in transgender child custody case in Texas
Parents sometimes disagree about how to raise their children, especially when they are divorced. That's what has been happening in a case in Texas between two parents who disagree about their child's claim of being transgender.On one hand, the child's father believes...
