Family Law Practice Areas
What is Legal Guardianship?
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:
Child Custody And Visitation
Interstate and International Child Custody
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…
Collaborative Law And Divorce
Family Mediation in Austin, TX
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…
Collaborative Law And Divorce
What’s the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?
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…
Family Law
Can You Date Before Your Divorce Is Finalized?
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…