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Contesting A Parenting Plan
By Paula Lock Smyth• June 2, 2021How to handle child custody and support are often the most contentious issues that must be decided during the divorce process. Some parents are able to work together to put together their own parenting agreement. When they cannot do this, the court will order a parenting plan for them to follow. When a parent is disputing custody…What Is A Parenting Plan?
By Paula Lock Smyth• May 11, 2021A parenting plan is just what it sounds like: A plan put together by the parents or the court about how the parents of minor children will interact with each other in a way that will be in the best interest of the children. It includes terms for conservatorship, access to the children, child support…Divorce: How Much Will It Cost?
By Paula Lock Smyth• May 6, 2021One of the most common questions I get is, “How much will my divorce cost?” For anything except the most simple case, there is no way to predict the cost of a divorce. It depends on the type of divorce process the couple chooses to pursue, if the opponent has an attorney or is representing themselves,…When Parents Do Not Agree on Vaccinating their Children
By Paula Lock Smyth• March 10, 2021The 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…How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce?
By Paula Lock Smyth• February 8, 2021Possibly 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,…What Is A Child-Centered Divorce?
By Paula Lock Smyth• February 3, 2021A 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…Most Common Reason People Get A Divorce
By Paula Lock Smyth• December 31, 2020The 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…Should I Hire an Attorney to Represent Me in My Divorce?
By Paula Lock Smyth• August 26, 2020When is a DIY Texas divorce safe, and when does it backfire? How custody residence limits and retirement or home-sale terms go wrong without a lawyer.Post-Divorce Checklist
By Paula Lock Smyth• August 12, 2020What still needs doing after a Texas divorce decree is signed: remarriage timing, selling the home, car titles, retirement orders and updating your will.How Does Child Custody Really Work?
By Paula Lock Smyth• July 8, 2020Child 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…Fear and Divorce
By Paula Lock Smyth• June 22, 2020Individuals 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…COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
By Paula Lock Smyth• June 17, 2020According 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…
