You’re sitting in court, nerves shot, waiting for the judge to decide who your kids will live with. Your soon-to-be ex was recently convicted of writing a stack of bad checks—felony charges. You’re thinking, “Surely this knocks them out of the running for custody… right?” Well, not necessarily. A felony conviction doesn’t necessarily mean automatic…

When your marriage began to fall apart, you let frustration overtake you. Instead of working with your wife on a fair parenting plan, you dug in your heels. You refused to answer messages, skipped mediation, and made offhand threats about “taking full custody.” By the time you stepped into court, the judge had already heard…

You thought everything was settled. The divorce papers were signed, custody arrangements were made, and life started to find a new rhythm. But now, your ex has moved across the state for work, and your original visitation schedule doesn’t work anymore. You’re trying to be reasonable, but the weekend handoff feels like a logistical mess.…

In Texas family law (Family Code, Subtitle A, Chapter 105), temporary court orders serve as a stopgap measure to protect the participants and address immediate needs during a divorce or custody dispute. When it comes to children, these orders can cover who has custody, who makes decisions, and how visitation works—at least until the court…

Parenting plans are designed to provide structure, stability, and predictability for parents and children after a divorce. But life does not stand still, and what worked for your family at one point may no longer be the best solution. As children grow and circumstances change, it may become necessary to revisit and revise the existing…

When you picked up your daughter for your scheduled weekend, she refused to speak to you. She kept repeating that you were “dangerous” and “didn’t love her”—words you never imagined would come out of her mouth. Over time, you began to realize that these ideas were not your daughter’s. They had been planted by her…

In the emotional and legal whirlwind of a divorce, it’s easy to zero in on the big-ticket items—house, vehicles, retirement accounts—and overlook the quieter categories of wealth that can significantly affect your financial future. Texas is a community property state, which means that most assets acquired during the marriage are owned equally by both spouses.…

Imagine for a moment that your brother-in-law, father-in-law, or other family member is involved with a dangerous organization and has started making disturbing comments concerning your kids. If you begin to believe they pose a threat, you are entirely within your rights to petition the court for a protective order, not just for your children,…

You’ve filed for divorce. You’re adjusting to a new routine as well as a new budget. Then, suddenly, unbeknownst to you, your ex-spouse starts racking up charges on the joint credit cards—before the divorce is final. The charges include concerts, flights, and expensive dinners. None of it was discussed. None of it benefits you or…

It is a common misconception that only the parent who earns less is eligible to receive child support. However, the truth is that Texas courts do not base child support solely on which parent earns the most money. Instead, they base it on the child’s needs and the structure of the custody arrangement. Just Because…