Even after the court finalizes your custody and support orders, you will always have the option of going back for a modification. When family circumstances significantly change, a judge may agree that it is time to update your division of parenting time or financial...
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Does a parenting plan modification make sense for you?
A divorce can easily become a long, drawn-out and frustrating process when there are minor children involved. When your divorce is nearing completion, a family court judge will approve a legal custody agreement. Although your unique parenting plan is generally crafted...
Don’t let a contempt of court citation hurt your divorce case
When many people hear the term “contempt of court,” they picture someone standing up and threatening or swearing at the judge. That’s criminal contempt of court, and it can get you tossed behind bars or hit with a hefty fine. It certainly won’t help your case. Neither...
The importance of consistent sleep schedules for your child post-divorce
One of the most important areas for co-parents to strive for consistency for their children across households is setting and enforcing bedtime schedules. Parents should agree on a school night bedtime schedule and a non-school-night schedule. If one parent typically...
Guidance for those wishing to modify Texas child custody orders
When parents get a divorce in Houston, Texas, they will either make agreements or receive court orders regarding child custody matters, including both possession and access to the children. While your agreement or court orders are legally binding, it is possible in...
3 ways to have a smoother divorce without conflict
A divorce has the potential to be frustrating and upsetting. It can make you angry, hurt or upset when you think about the time you’ve spent with your spouse and the money you’ve put into the relationship. It’s important to try to put those feelings aside as you work...
My ex-husband is a successful business man. We divorced three years ago and he moved to New York immediately. Four months ago, he stopped making alimony payments. What can I do here in Houston to help this?
You definitely need to seek legal counsel from a trusted Houston divorce law firm. Texas courts most often limit alimony payment to three years. It would be a good starting point to review your divorce decree to see what time limits there may be on alimony payments...
– I’m contemplating divorce from my wife, and I have sizable retirement accounts and investments. How can I protect these from her during the divorce proceedings here in Texas?
Texas is a community property state. Community property is defined as property that either spouse acquired during marriage. According to state law, all property is presumed to be community property unless and until the party claiming otherwise can prove by a...
I divorced my husband two year ago, and we have shared custody of our two kids. I want to move to Tennessee. Can I take the kids with me?
The short answer is “No.” If you and your husband share joint custody of the children, you cannot just pick up your kids and leave, even if you are the custodial parent. If your ex-husband does not want you to leave the state, it is advised that you seek legal...
My husband cheated on me, and I’ve filed for divorce in Houston. But, he won’t grant the divorce. What can I do?
Note: Before beginning, if your husband has filed an answer or a general denial, or has come to any court proceeding in your case and will not agree to sign the Final Decree, your case is contested. It is very difficult to represent yourself in a contested case. If...