Divorcing couples have a lot of decisions to make and these decisions are often tougher if there are children involved. From deciding who makes the day-to-day decisions to determining whom the child will spend weekends and holidays with, child custody arrangements can be difficult to create and come to terms with. With the holiday season coming up, one or the other parent will have custody of the … [Read more...]
Dallas Family Law Blog
TX property division: alimony issue in heated billionaire divorce
Although many couples initially wish to end their marriage amicably, that does not mean that disagreements will not come up. Sometimes, these disagreements can become so heated that they lead to a particularly contentious divorce. Texas residents may be interested to hear that the divorce between billionaire and hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin and his wife has turned bitter. Griffin’s wife … [Read more...]
What steps must be taken to adopt a child in Texas?
Adoption can be a wonderful way for both parents and children to create a loving family, all while providing the child with all the attention and support they need as they grow up. Potential adoptive parents, however, may have questions as to the steps they will need to take during the adoption process. The following information is for general informational purposes only, but should give you a … [Read more...]
Divorced couples may want to consider a ‘pet parenting plan’
Many Texas couples going through a divorce will have to sort out things like child custody matters, property division and alimony payments. But, what happens when both spouses are unwilling to part with the family pet? Couples who own a pet may want to consider a "pet parenting plan" after divorce. Legally, pets are considered property, and the court cannot determine a "custody" ruling for … [Read more...]
Approaching a lawyer can help in child custody agreements
Couples going through a divorce in Texas have to make many important and difficult decisions, one of which is determining who will have custody of children and where children will live. Even though there is a presumption of parents working out a plan to co-parent their children and make important decisions regarding their children’s future together, this is not the way every situation plays out, … [Read more...]
How does the best interests of the child impact child custody?
Child custody issues impact many families, but many parents may not understand how Texas courts make child custody decisions. Courts may evaluate each parent’s capacity to care for the child under the circumstances, but the focus of their decision isn’t on the parents so much as on the child. In general, child custody decisions are based on a legal standard known as “the best interests … [Read more...]
Tips for keeping Texas finances down in divorce post 50
Divorce is emotionally exhausting at any stage of Texas residents’ lives, but as they grow older and cross 50, it may be financially exhausting as well. Where only one in 10 divorcees was over 50-years-old, 20-years ago, last year, a survey revealed a startling one out of four people who divorced now were over 50. As people live longer and are more financially independent, they are … [Read more...]
Factors affecting a child’s best interests in a divorce
The decision to end a marriage is not one most Dallas couples take lightly. It comes with many ramifications, such as dividing up property and assets, changing names and finding new accommodation. However, the most important impact divorce can have is on the lives of any children involved. It means going from a two parent house to a single parent house post divorce, which can be … [Read more...]
Does social networking online lead to divorce?
Marital problems have probably existed since the beginning of time, with couples arguing over many issues such as finances and child rearing. Some Dallas couples may be able to resolve these issues and treat them as hurdles that they have overcome in their marriage, whereas others might find these hurdles too large to surmount. For them, may become the best option to move forward with their … [Read more...]
What is collaborative law?
With the divorce rate on the rise in the country, it may come as no surprise to Dallas residents that people are trying to come up with ways to make the emotionally difficult time easier for all the parties, especially if there are children involved. There are a few ways couples can approach the divorce process - litigation, mediation and collaborative law. Even though mediation law and … [Read more...]