In the United States, the divorce rate is 2.3 per 1,000 people in the population according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Divorce happens for a myriad of reasons and at varying times. A more common trend that many don’t realize is that...
Figuring out custody is an important part of a divorce settlement when children are involved. There are two different types of custody - physical and legal. In Texas, physical custody is called possession and access. Legal custody is called conservatorship. Possession and access encompass where your...
Summer vacation is a time for joy for kids. No school for a few months! For parents, this is a time when children can go away to camp or take a family vacation. When you are co-parenting, summer can mean a different tune. Without the structure...
The T’s have been crossed and the I’s have been dotted. Your divorce has been finalized. Whether it was a long process or a short one, the judge has finally issued a divorce decree. You and your now ex-spouse are no longer married. Congratulations on finishing...
When issues involving children are involved, a parenting plan is needed. The parenting plan addresses how these issues in regard to their children will get handled between parents. It is known as a custody agreement in other states. Parenting plans are in place to give clarity...
There is a lot that must be decided when a couple divorces. Other than children, property split is the next big thing to determine. In addition to property, there is one more aspect that people might not think of right away - debt. According to a...
The thought of protecting your parental rights can be a scary one. If you and your partner are on tumultuous ground, children make it more complex. The thought of losing your children is also frightening. When it comes to your children, you want what is...
The Department of Child Protective Services (CPS) is an agency whose goal is to look out for the welfare of children. There are many reasons that they may get involved with your case. When this happens, it can be a scary time. Thoughts of CPS...
If you are going through a divorce, a few aspects that will need to get settled come to mind right away. Custody, child support, and the division of assets such as homes, money, and other property are likely the first things you will think of....
The Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division is the office responsible for the establishment and enforcement of child support. It is a statutorily-created child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas. They work to unsure the financial support of the child. Child support...
