Health insurance is one of the financial questions that catches a lot of newly divorced parents off guard. It is easy to focus on the possession schedule and the support amount and assume insurance will just sort itself out. In Texas, it will not sort...
Cost is one of the biggest reasons Texas couples consider mediation instead of a contested trial, but “mediation is cheaper” is not a complete answer on its own. What it actually costs depends on a handful of specific factors, and comparing it fairly to litigation...
A lot of parents settling into an equal possession schedule assume child support simply goes away once time is split evenly. In Texas, that is usually not how it works. Equal time does not automatically mean equal cost, and support can still be owed even...
A premarital agreement, often called a prenup, is a contract two people sign before marriage. It decides how money and property will be handled during the marriage and what happens to them if the marriage ever ends. In Texas, a well built agreement covers more...
If you have filed for divorce or custody in Texas, you may hear the words “temporary orders hearing” before almost anything else happens in your case. This is often the first time a judge steps in and makes real decisions about your children, your home,...
When child support payments stop, your bills do not stop with them. If your child’s other parent has fallen behind or quit paying altogether, it can feel like the system is not on your side. Texas law actually gives you several real tools to enforce...
If you are already dreading a custody fight around the holidays, you are not the only one. Every fall, Texas couples start thinking seriously about finishing a divorce before the first holiday season apart. Collaborative divorce is one path built for exactly that kind of...
The pickup time has come and gone, your calls are not being answered, and your child is still with your ex. This is one of the most stressful situations a parent can face, and it deserves a clear, level headed response, not a rushed one. Not...
The start of a new school year brings supply lists, schedule changes, and for separated or divorced parents, a new round of logistics to manage together. A little planning now can prevent most of the conflict that shows up later in the semester. Not legal advice....
Many Texas parents believe that once a child turns 12, the child gets to pick which parent they live with. This is one of the most common myths in family law, and it is not accurate. A child’s wishes matter to a Texas court, but...
