Dallas, TX (April 24, 2023) -- Cowles & Thompson, P.C. is pleased to welcome Julie Aguilar to the firm. Julie is a Shareholder in the Family Law and Commercial Law practice areas. She is a trial lawyer with proven [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
For parents considering divorce or separation, the impact on the children is of paramount importance. For parents who are already divorced or separated, conflicts between co-parents can lead to custody litigation. Custody issues can be complex and difficult to [...]
Married couples often strive to build financial security during marriage. They spend years, even decades, amassing a healthy marital estate without a thought of how to unwind it if the marriage ends. That’s why when divorce is imminent, the [...]
Myths about common-law marriage abound. For example, urban legend says if you live with a romantic partner in Texas for at least 7 years, you are common-law married. Others believe if you have children with someone and live together, [...]
If you ask most parents what they value most, they will say their children. Perhaps, then, it is not surprising that many parents facing divorce or separation are most concerned with how their child’s time will be divided when [...]
By Tony Mallers, Claire James, and Gracen Daniel At some point in time, a person may find themselves in the family court system. This article will discuss the various topics that come up in family law cases involving children. If [...]
If you’re like most people going through a divorce or child custody matter, you're looking for the fastest, most cost-efficient way to settle the case to get on with your life. Divorce and child custody cases are often the most [...]
For divorced or separated parents, COVID-19 presents many co-parenting challenges. Some co-parents had operated well under their current court orders until COVID-19 disrupted the routine, causing conflict. For other co-parents, COVID-19 exacerbated an already high-conflict situation. Meanwhile, kids face unique [...]
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