Choosing to end a marriage that involves children is rarely a simple choice, and many times results in lasting emotional damage for everyone involved. The divorce process is often particularly difficult for the children, especially if they are old enough to experience...
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Approaching divorce and property division with preparation
For many spouses, the prospect of divorce is scary and overwhelming. This is a normal feeling, and not one that you should ignore if you find it happening in your own circumstances, but you can also take steps to address these fears directly and protect your...
How to provide a stress-free custody exchange
Have you recently divorced your spouse and are now involved in a child custody arrangement? Do you have an arrangement with the other parent of your child, which can be created even if you haven't been married to each other. Child custody exchanges can be very...
The potential risks of filing uncontested divorce
Filing for an uncontested divorce often seems like a simple and straightforward solution for couples who realize that they want a divorce and do not wish to prolong the matter or get bogged down in months or years of negotiations over property and custody rights. In...
Family Lawyer Daryl G. Weinman Reveals Why Avoiding Divorce Is Bad Idea For The Kids
In a recent interview family attorney Daryl G. Weinman, managing partner at in Austin, Texas, revealed why staying in a failing marriage is detrimental for the kids. When asked to comment, Weinman said, "The majority of my clients have a...
When can you sue for a paternity test in Texas?
Determining paternity is not always a simple matter, especially if the mother of the child does not consent to a paternity test. Unlike other states, Texas allows for more flexibility when it comes to pursuing paternity, but still places some restrictions on the...
What is a fixed visitation schedule in child custody?
When a couple must work out how to share child custody and visitation privileges, courts prefer to give them the opportunity to create a plan they both can agree upon, provided that it places the best interests of their child above their own rights or privileges....
Prenuptial agreements and child custody issues
Prenuptial agreement are an essential part of many marriages, and should certainly be used much more frequently than they are. Considering the number of marriages that do ultimately end in divorce, it is no small wonder than more couples do not choose to protect each...
Can I modify my divorce judgment?
When the dust settles and you come up for air after a divorce, you may quickly find that the terms of your divorce decree are not possible for you to uphold, or present some serious injustice. While the decree is legally binding, it is possible to petition the court...
What are the rights of an emancipated minor?
Many minors struggle to find their own sense of personhood and direction while under their parents' roof. This is a normal part of growing into a new season of life and personal responsibility.However, some minors understand that their parents or guardians do not have...