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…
Texas is a community property state, which means most property acquired prior to marriage is considered separate property, while almost anything acquired during the course of marriage is considered community property. Only community property is divided in a divorce. Every divorce has its difficulties, but a complex divorce may involve dividing certain Read more…
While Litigation in Family Law is something you may want to avoid, it is important to understand the process of litigation and the lawsuit.
A legal guardian is an adult with the legal authority to care for someone else, called their ward. Guardianship often falls into 3 different categories:
International Child Abduction: Child Support And Child Custody Many divorced parents reside in the same state or city. However, it is increasingly common for one parent to move out of state. This could be for a number of personal or professional reasons. Regardless of the reason, out of state moves Read more…
Family Law Mediation What is Family Mediation? Family Mediation is when an impartial third party person, the mediator, meets with the Parties to help facilitate an agreement (i.e. divorce, child custody). Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are often used as a substitute for, or even supplement to, court. Settling Read more…
A common question among clients and others we meet is: What’s the difference between mediation and arbitration? This can be an especially important differentiation when it comes to family law matters, such as a divorce. Both Mediation and Arbitration are forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). All issues in a Read more…
Should you start dating before finalizing your Austin divorce? There is no one right way to answer this question. Some people do start dating before their divorce is finalized, but there are compelling reasons to wait as well. It’s up to you to make an informed decision regarding this aspect Read more…