When you divorce, if you have children, you are required to set specific days that you and the other parent visit or look after your children. Your life, that of your ex and that of your children, will change over the years. Timings that once worked may no longer...
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What to do when your ex violates the custody order
You have a custody order dictating how and when you get to see your child. In the wake of your divorce, your ex also has a right to see the child. You’re fine with that, but the trouble starts when your ex begins ignoring the order. They don’t bring the child on time...
Divorce rates spike at different points of the year
When two people in Texas decide they no longer want to be married, it is often after careful consideration. Some divorce experts claim that January is a popular time for people to file for divorce, as people often take stock of their life at the beginning of the year....
Divorce can be good for finances
As the end of the year approaches, many people in Texas and around the country will be looking toward their future and making changes. Some people may decide to file for divorce after the holidays are officially over. Many law firms report that they see an increase of...
Gray divorce presents its own problems
A divorce can happen to any person of any age or background. However, researchers have recently seen a surge in the number of people getting divorced who are older than 50. A quarter of the people who divorced in 2010 were 50 years old or older, which is an increase...
Community adoption match party helps foster kids in need a family
There are many ways to have a family. One of the most selfless ways to do that is through the miracle of adoption. However, kids who have been in the foster care system for awhile can have more difficulty finding their forever family. One community here in Texas...
Divorce is the time to review estate plan beneficiaries
There are so many things to consider in a divorce agreement that it can be easy to overlook certain parts. One factor that many experts say people tend to forget about is changing the beneficiaries on a person's various accounts. It is important that a divorced person...
Talking about finances may be helpful post-divorce
When people get a divorce, they sometimes feel a certain amount of shame for having gone through such a difficult event. Despite the fact that a large percentage of people in Texas and across the country are divorced, the stigma attached can be too much for some...
Family law: Parents allege violation of child custody orders
When two people share a child but not a relationship, determining child custody can be difficult. When a family law court creates a child custody order, parents trust that their child's other parent will honor it. They also assume that if the order is violated, they...