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The Impact of Illegal Drugs or Alcohol on a Divorce

April 25, 2022 By Paula Lock Smyth

Divorces often bring to light an underlying problem with alcohol or illegal drugs for one or the other spouse. Whether or not it is the main reason for the split, the issue impacts divorce in many ways, particularly in the areas of child custody, visitation and property division. Impact on Child Custody and Visitation  A parent’s illegal drug use or alcohol addiction will impact child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Addiction, Court, Drugs, Impact, legal issues

Addiction and Divorce

August 19, 2019 By Paula Lock Smyth

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Sadly, in divorce situations, it is common for one spouse or the other to have some type of addiction to either a substance or a behavior. Addiction and divorce are difficult issues for the courts and the parties to resolve. Different approaches are used depending on which spouse is the client. Representing the Non-Addicted Spouse Often, one of the first things that needs to be done is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Addiction, Drugs, legal issues, marijuana

Will Smoking Pot Have An Impact On My Divorce?

May 31, 2018 By Staff - P.S.

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The short answer is yes. In the state of Texas, marijuana is still an illegal drug. That means the law handles it the same as any other illegal substance. Pot being illegal isn’t the only reason using it will impact your divorce. As more states join the movement of legalizing marijuana, it may leave you wondering if smoking pot will have an impact on your divorce. If you’re headed for divorce or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: Court, Drugs, Impact, legal issues, marijuana

Residency restriction issues can affect Texas parents

March 22, 2017 By legal staff - W.C.

When two parents in Texas split up, it raises a whole host of legal issues surrounding the care of their child. Naturally both parents want to maintain a nurturing relationship with their child, and to that end, in child custody cases, Texas courts aim to see that a child is given the opportunity to spend frequent and regular time with both of his or her parents. This means that sometimes the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: factors, legal issues, relocation, Texas

Understanding issues of paternity in Texas

January 8, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

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...]

Filed Under: Fathers' Rights Tagged With: legal issues, Paternity, Texas

How long does divorce take?

April 3, 2015 By legal staff - W.C.

It is often not easy to decide to put an end to one’s marriage, but once Texas residents make the decision they may want the whole process to be over as soon as possible so they can begin to move on.  Therefore, their first question may be about the estimated time it will take for their divorce to become final. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer to this question.  A number of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: divorce in Texas, legal issues, property division, Texas, Time Frame

We can help with your child custody issues

November 28, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

As mentioned in the previous post on our Dallas family law blog, dealing with child custody issues is a difficult matter regardless of the time of year. Even though parenting is often seen as a fundamental human right, various circumstances lead to couples ending their relationship with each other and jeopardizing their right to parent. However, with the right counsel, it is possible to protect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: Children, custody, emotions, legal issues, relocation

Griffith seeking divorce, spousal support from husband

June 12, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

Eighteen years of marriage may not sound like a lot to Dallas residents but for most Hollywood couples, 18 years is nearly an eternity.  This is how long actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith were married before Griffith filed for divorce late last month.  According to the divorce petition, the reasons for the divorce are irreconcilable differences. The two first worked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: child support, legal issues, property division, spousal support

Battle over child custody of baby Veronica still unresolved

September 6, 2013 By legal staff - S.H.

The decision to adopt a child is often one that adoptive parents plan and contemplate for years. When the joyous day finally arrives and adoptive parents learn they will soon become a mother or father, few contemplate the potential legal issues that may ensue. Texas residents have likely read news related to an adoption child custody dispute over a three-year-old child. The case over a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: adoptive parent, Children, custody, legal issues

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