Dispelling Myths About Prenups in Texas
Engagement Season is here! November to February is a popular time for engagement proposals - and a good prenuptial agreement can help lay the groundwork for a healthy and happy marriage.
Parental Alienation — Part 2
Second in a series; Claire James explains steps to address parental alienation as well as tools in the event of litigation.
Parental Alienation – Part 1
First in a series - Claire James explains "Parental Alienation," where a parent intentionally damages the child’s relationship with the other parent and turns the child against that other parent.
What About Alimony? Spousal Maintenance in Texas
Family Law attorney Claire E. James explains how Texas treats and/or limits post-divorce spousal maintenance by restricting eligibility, requiring spouses to work toward financial independence, and capping the amount and duration of payments.
Marital Property Basics
Claire James explains and compares the basic elements of community property and separate property in the state of Texas.
Is Your Ex a Narcissist? Parenting with a High-Conflict Ex, part 2
Family Law attorney Claire James continues her series on parenting with a high-conflict ex. Here, she outlines five ways to minimize drama.
Is Your Ex a Narcissist? Parenting with a High-Conflict Ex, part1
Is your Ex a narcissist? While research indicates only 0.5% to 5% of people actually have Narcissistic Personality Disorder, "high-conflict coparents" share traits with narcissists, and their behavior frequently leads to child custody litigation.
Child Custody Basics in Texas
Family Law attorney Claire James outlines the essential basics of child custody in Texas, including explaining the differences between conservatorship and possession.
Pandemic Parenting in Two Homes
During the first month of 2022, Texas schools reported over 190,000 new COVID-19 cases among Texas schoolchildren. With the Omicron strain of COVID-19 spreading rampantly, many divorced or separated parents are navigating new issues around visitation, medical decision-making, and related matters. While raising a child with one’s ex in [...]
A Grandparent’s Rights in Texas
Custody disputes aren’t always between two parents. Sometimes, a dispute arises between parents and a grandparent regarding custody (“conservatorship”) or visitation (“possession”) of a child. For example, a grandparent might want custody because his or her adult child is addicted to alcohol or drugs. Alternatively, a grandparent might seek [...]
