Collaborative Divorce: A Better Alternative to Divorce
When I tell people I am a divorce lawyer, a common response is, “Wow, I am so sorry, that’s tough.” My legal practice area often elicits such a response [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Child Custody Basics
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 [...]
Unwinding a Healthy Marital Estate: Where to Begin
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 [...]
Can I Be Married Without Knowing It? Myths and FAQs on Common-Law Marriage
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 [...]
Texas House Bill 803 and the Downsides of “Equal Parenting Time”
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 [...]
Family Matters: An Overview of Child-Related Issues in Family Law Cases
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 [...]
Preparation is the Key to a Successful Family Law Mediation
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 [...]
Co-Parenting in the Age of COVID-19
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 [...]
