WHAT IS COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN TEXAS Texas courts treat a common law marriage the same manner as traditional marriage, given that the spouses are able to prove the marriage is legitimate. Separating common law marriage partners must file for divorce, and follow the same rules for division of property, child custody, and child support…
Child Custody Orders Like their parents, children are to abide by the court ordered custody. By law, both parents and their children are expected to abide by the designated guidelines of their custody outcome. Consequences for not following the order can be contempt, make-up time, and additional attorney’s fees. If an issue arises, it is…
WHAT DO TEXAS COURTS CONSIDER AN ‘UNFIT’ PARENT Parents in Texas who are getting a divorce may want to become familiar with matters related to child custody. This includes understanding what an “unfit parent” may be, along with how Texas legally defines and determines who an unfit parent is. There is a broad definition of…
What Happens If the Custodial Parent Refuses Visitation? 4 Things to Do Before Going to Court 1. Keep Detailed Records Whenever your ex denies you visitation, record or write down anything documenting your concerns. Keeping a record of every date and time your ex hindered your visitation could help your case in court. 2. Obtain…
OWING CHILD SUPPORT DOES NOT EQUAL DENIAL OF VISITATION You might be a stellar parent when it comes to paying child support. Perhaps you put that check in the mail every month a week before it’s due, just to ensure your children are taken care of. You might be thinking that you should have the…
HOW DOES LEGAL SEPARATION WORK IN TEXAS Many people have questions about what a legal separation is and if they may benefit from it before a divorce. However, the state of Texas does not recognize legal separations. Luckily, there are some options which may have similar results for those who are looking to protect themselves…
A divorce proceeding is a difficult time for all parties involved. It is scary to be “served” with a petition for divorce. Fear, anxiety, and confusion are just some of the emotions that go through one’s mind when reading and absorbing an official Court document stating that a spouse wishes to end the relationship. Here…
HOW DOES FACEBOOK AND SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECT YOUR DIVORCE CASE Information found on popular social networking sites has given divorce lawyers new tools in their divorce toolkits. Facebook and other sites are changing the legal landscape in divorce and child custody cases. Two-thirds of U.S. lawyers say Facebook is the primary source of evidence used…
