For coparents who share custody of their children, navigating the challenges of coordinating schedules and transportation between two households can be challenging, and concerns over COVID-19 can make it even more stressful. Managing changes in family and living situations has made child custody in the age of COVID-19 even more Read more…
Establishing legal custody of a non-biological child can be a complicated process for LGBTQ families for multiple reasons. One of these reasons includes the fact that LGBTQ people are statistically less likely to be legally married, which increases the chance that these parents will need to pursue other legal proceedings Read more…
The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act is a law enacted by Congress in 1982 to protect certain benefits of former spouses of military service members in certain situations. The Act gives states the right to divide military disposable retired pay as marital property upon divorce if certain criteria are Read more…
Often, when people think of divorce, they picture a drawn out, frustrating, and contentious ordeal. And while less common, smooth, amicable divorces are possible- they just take the right mindset, some planning, and someone knowledgeable in the divorce process to guide the way. The reality is that some divorces are Read more…
In this day and age, it has become second nature for many people to share the details of their lives on social media. Whether it’s a post to Instagram or Facebook, a text, or an email, electronic communication is an integral part of modern life. If you are in the process Read more…
The last year was fraught with an unpredictable landscape full of challenges as family law courts tried to figure out how to handle cases for couples and parents who were confronting unprecedented grounds for dispute and uncharted obstacles to the process. Here are some notable case rulings from 2020 that Read more…
It’s that time of year again — Thanksgiving is here and people are making plans for this holiday and the upcoming holidays. This can be a challenging time of year when planning family visits and holiday travel while coparenting. Planning Ahead for Holiday Vacations As part of the divorce process, Read more…
Retirement Accounts and Divorce Retirement and pension accounts are an important part of divorce settlements because they can be one of the largest and most valuable assets many people own. Determining how to split retirement assets can be a challenge, as they may be subject to tax implications. If you’re Read more…
The first thing you need to do to start the divorce process is contact my office to schedule a consultation. In that consultation, we will talk about the facts and circumstances that lead you to want to consult a divorce attorney. We’ll also talk about the things that the court Read more…
What does joint custody mean? Under the Texas family code, joint custody is not a formal phrase that is used. We have ‘conservators’ and ‘conservatorship’, which refers to the decision making abilities, the rights and the duties of parents. The Texas family code also uses the terms ‘possession’ and ‘access’ Read more…