22 01 2024

Can You Have A Child-Centered Divorce?

By |2024-01-22T11:06:43-06:00January 22, 2024|Categories: Children & Family|Tags: |

If you have children, you essentially already have a child-centered divorce because your child should be the most important part of your divorce process. When considering a child-centered divorce, the focus invariably shifts to addressing the needs of the child, particularly in cases where primary custody is under discussion. Situations involving children with special needs, varying from mild to severe conditions, require specific attention during a divorce. A child with physical disabilities, such as being wheelchair-bound, becomes a pivotal concern in the divorce proceedings. Ensuring [...]

12 01 2024

How Does Child Support Work?

By |2024-01-12T15:33:57-06:00January 12, 2024|Categories: Children & Family|Tags: |

Questions about child support are some of the most common that divorcing couples have as they enter the divorce process. Some of these questions are: How does Child Support Work? How is the Amount of Child Support Determined? Or even Why do I have to pay child support? Child support is a crucial part of ensuring that children receive financial assistance and support from both of their parents following a divorce or separation. In Texas, child support is typically determined based on state guidelines that [...]

2 01 2024

How To Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce

By |2024-01-02T12:25:42-06:00January 2, 2024|Categories: Children & Family|Tags: , |

In the delicate conversation of discussing your decision to divorce with your children, seeking professional guidance from a mental health expert such as a therapist experienced in handling children's emotions during a divorce is always wise.  In most cases, it is best for you and your spouse to jointly tell your kids about the impending changes. These conversations are the most successful when handled together.  As their parents, you should reassure them that the divorce, while it will affect them, is not about them, and [...]

28 12 2023

Can I Date During My Divorce?

By |2024-01-02T12:25:03-06:00December 28, 2023|Categories: Family Law Updates|Tags: , |

One of the often-debated topics involving divorce is dating.  It's a topic laden with various implications, especially when children are involved. Let's address the elephant in the room: dating during a divorce when children are part of the equation. Here's the crux—if you're vying for custody of your children, engaging in dating during the divorce can inadvertently create hurdles. It might send the message that your focus is divided, potentially affecting your credibility as a dedicated parent in the eyes of the court. Introducing a [...]

6 11 2023

What Are My Options For Divorce?

By |2024-01-02T12:25:04-06:00November 6, 2023|Categories: Divorce Alternatives|Tags: |

Most people think that the only way to get divorced is by going to court and having a judge decide the issues. The reality is that most divorce cases don’t have to go to court and that there are better ways to handle your divorce.  In going to court, the result is completely out of your control and completely in the judge’s hands or, in certain cases, the jury. No matter how strong your case, how good your facts, or how much you think the [...]

30 10 2023

Rules For Using Social Media During the Divorce Process

By |2024-01-02T12:25:04-06:00October 30, 2023|Categories: Family Law Updates|Tags: , |

There are some important considerations for using social media during your divorce process.  Social media can have significant implications for your case. While as a rule, I would recommend not using social media during the divorce process, if you just can’t turn it off here are some rules that I recommend. Be Careful with What You Share: Social media can be a double-edged sword during a divorce. Anything you post can be used against you, so be cautious about sharing personal information, opinions, and photos. [...]

23 10 2023

How Do I Communicate Proficiently with My Divorce Attorney?

By |2024-01-02T12:25:05-06:00October 23, 2023|Categories: Navigating Family Courts|Tags: , , |

Effective communication with your divorce attorney is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful legal process. When discussing how you want your attorney to communicate with you and what kind of information they should provide, consider the following points: Communication Channels: Clarify your preferred communication channels, such as email, text, phone calls, or in-person meetings. Find out how your attorney prefers to communicate as well. Some attorneys may have a preferred method for handling different types of communication. Question Consolidation: Discuss the best approach to [...]

2 10 2023

How Do You Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce?

By |2024-01-02T12:25:05-06:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Divorce Alternatives|Tags: , |

Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is hard. You may not want to face them.  You may not want to look them in the eye. You may not want them looking you in the eyes and asking you, “Why?”. In the long run, having a formal conversation is better for the divorce process and your post-divorce life than just being served with a divorce lawsuit. Many people tell their spouse that they want a divorce by sitting down at the kitchen table [...]

2 10 2023

Tips For Managing Conflict During Your Divorce

By |2024-01-02T12:25:06-06:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Children & Family, Divorce Alternatives|Tags: , , |

You are at one of the worst points in your life when you are going through a divorce.  As a result, conflict is inevitable. You want one thing in the divorce settlement, but your spouse wants something else. That kind of conflict is normal. When the conflict colors every aspect of the case it can become problematic. Putting the Kids First When there are children in a marriage, it is important to focus on decisions that are in the children’s best interest. While it [...]

2 10 2023

What Are My Options For Divorce?

By |2024-01-02T12:25:06-06:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Divorce Alternatives|Tags: , , |

Most people think that the only way to get divorced is by going to court and having a judge decide the issues. The reality is that most divorces don’t have to go to court and that there are better ways to handle your divorce because the traditional litigated divorce is always going to have a degree of uncertainty. In a court, the result is completely out of your control and completely in the judge’s hands. No matter how strong your case is, how good [...]

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