One of the most basic responsibilities that come hand in hand with being a parent is providing for one’s children. As many Dallas parents can attest to, being there emotionally, financially and physically for a child is difficult enough in today’s fast-paced world when parents are married-when they decide to end a marriage it may become even more difficult. Parents try to, and if they cannot, … [Read more...]
Dallas Family Law Blog
Agreement modification for child support in Texas
If a couple has divorced and they have children, one of the most important aspects of the agreement is child support. When the proceeding is completed, there will be an amount that must be paid from the supporting parent to the custodial parent. If this is not paid, the supporting parent will face legal issues that can have a wide-ranging influence on his or her life. In some … [Read more...]
How is alimony determined in a Texas divorce?
When a Texas couple divorces, one of the most complicated and often contentious issues that will be part of the proceeding is how much alimony - referred to as maintenance in Texas law - one spouse will pay the other. There are many different issues that will go into determining how much, if anything will be paid. Understanding how the law views this is important when going through a … [Read more...]
Understanding issues of paternity in Texas
For parents in Texas, the notion of paternity might seem like it simply refers to a child’s father, but there is more to it than that. Understanding this can provide protections and rights to the father as well as paternity leave and shared parenting. Obviously, paternity refers to fatherhood. If, however, the couple is not married at the time of the child’s birth, the male who … [Read more...]
Our firm fights for spousal support
As the New Year approaches, many couples may be considering starting the year with a fresh start in many aspects of their life, including their personal life. Deciding to end a marriage may not be easy, but once couples decide that they no longer wish to remain married to one another, they may want to start considering what their new life will look like. There are many factors to consider when … [Read more...]
Spousal maintenance duration in Texas
Though the term alimony is thrown about in discussions regarding the end of a marriage in Texas, the proper term for the concept in Texas is known as spousal maintenance. Unlike in most other states, it is of limited duration and is only ordered for as long as it takes the receiving spouse to acquire either education or employment that would allow the spouse to become independent. If a marriage … [Read more...]
Residency requirements for divorce in Texas
Deciding to end a marriage is never an easy decision and it may take months of deliberation to decide whether this is the right step. Once the decision has been made, however, many people want to quickly get through the process so they can begin moving on-similar to pulling off a band aid quickly to avoid elongating pain. However, there is one thing many people overlook yet it is, perhaps, the … [Read more...]
Is a prenup always enforceable?
Most couples go into marriage with the hope that it will be an everlasting union, but they are also aware of the reality that it is possible their marriage may not last. One of the ways they may try to prepare and protect themselves in case this happens, especially if they anticipate a high asset divorce, is to create a prenuptial agreement. In their prenuptial agreement, they can agree on … [Read more...]
Assisting grandparents exercise their rights
There is no doubt that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is unique, but in child custody cases, the rights of grandparents are not always clear. Sometimes, it is necessary to turn to an experienced attorney to guide grandparents through the legal maze. Even though certain cases in Texas have prioritized parental rights over those grandparents may exercise, the window on … [Read more...]
What rights do grandparents have after parents divorce?
When a couple ends their marriage with one another, perhaps their feelings and their children’s wellbeing is their focus at that emotional time, so family members such as grandparents might end up in the dark. Many grandparents in Texas have strong and healthy bonds with their grandchildren, and after a divorce, they are suddenly left with few options with regard to visiting their grandchildren or … [Read more...]