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Paula Lock Smyth

Dallas Family Law & Divorce Attorney

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When Parents Do Not Agree on Vaccinating their Children

March 10, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Parents do not agree on vaccinating

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is currently available for those ages 16 and up. Trials are being conducted and one source predicts that in the next few months, a vaccine will be available for those ages 3 to 17. This raises a serious question about what to do when parents disagree about whether their child should be vaccinated. The First Step: Look at the Court Order If your child is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children, Covid-19 Vaccines, Parents who don't agree

How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce?

February 8, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Divorce and Telling Kids

Possibly the worst thing about getting a divorce is telling the children. There is no perfect time to tell them but of course they need to be told by the parents as soon as possible so they do not hear this emotionally upsetting news from someone else. Parents Should Tell the Children Together If possible, the parents should put their differences aside and meet together with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: divorce, Telling Kids

What Is A Child-Centered Divorce?

February 3, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Child Centered Divorce

A divorce can be so contentious that the parents, who are focused on themselves, lose sight of the needs of their kids. A child-centered divorce is one in which the children’s best interests are the primary concern of the parents. Putting the Children in the Middle When parents cannot agree on custody and the division of time each of them will spend with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Child Centered, divorce

Most Common Reason People Get A Divorce

December 31, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Reasons for divorce

The divorce rate in the U.S. is shockingly high. There are many reasons that couples cannot maintain their relationship and decide to part ways. Texas law provides for both a no-fault divorce and a divorce based upon fault grounds. A No-Fault Divorce in Texas The Texas Family Code allows for a divorce without regard to fault “if the marriage has become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: common reason for divorce, divorce

Should I Hire an Attorney to Represent Me in My Divorce?

August 26, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Hiring an attorney

If you and your spouse have no children and own no property together, you may be able to do your divorce yourselves.  “No property” means you literally own nothing as a couple, not even a car.  The “pro se” forms approved by the Texas Supreme Court are relatively easy to fill out in this type of divorce. Child Custody Issues There are many issues that need to be resolved between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: divorce, Hiring Attorney

Post-Divorce Checklist

August 12, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Checklist after divorce

If you and your spouse have no children and own no property together, you may be able to do your divorce yourselves.  “No property” means you literally own nothing as a couple, not even a car.  The “pro se” forms approved by the Texas Supreme Court are relatively easy to fill out in this type of divorce. Child Custody Issues There are many issues that need to be resolved between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: post-divorce checklist

How Does Child Custody Really Work?

July 8, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Child custody is one of the most contentious issues that needs to be resolved during the divorce process.  Two people who are unable to get along, and who have decided it is so unpleasant to live together they simply cannot do it any longer, are expected to work together to make decisions that are in the best interest of their children. If the parents can’t set aside their differences to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Child Custody Tagged With: child custody

Fear and Divorce

June 22, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Individuals going through a divorce often experience fear.  The uncertainty of their future can sometimes be so severe that the individual becomes immobilized and unable to make decisions.  They are going through a huge life change and their daily life as they knew it has ended. Some Specific Fears Divorcing People May Face Where to live.  The concept of home that they have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: divorce, fear

COVID-19 and Domestic Violence

June 17, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

According to a recent article published in the journal Psychology Today, there has been a “stark uptick in reports of domestic violence and abuse” during this COVID-19 pandemic.  Those who are suffering from domestic violence need to know why this is occurring, what they can do if they are a victim of domestic abuse, and resources that are available to help them. Domestic violence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19, Domestic Violence

Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Crisis

May 27, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Some parents may have worked out their difficulties and found co-parenting working for them before COVID-19.  With the pressure of keeping children safe from infection, parents may find that they have very different approaches.  One parent may strictly follow established rules of social distancing, not allowing group activities, requiring their children to wear masks, and follow other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Child Custody Tagged With: Co-Parenting, COVID-19

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