When parents share custody, disagreements are almost inevitable. Even with a detailed court order, questions about schedules, communication, or decision-making can create tension. To ease these challenges, Texas courts will sometimes appoint a professional to help. The two most common roles are Parenting Coordinators and Parenting Facilitators. While their titles sound similar, they serve very…

When you are going through a divorce, you already know you will be facing many difficult decisions. One of those decisions often involves money, and that is where your financial planner comes in. If you already work with a financial planner, you may wonder if it makes sense to continue working with that same person…

The way people talk about divorce can make it sound very different. One friend might say, “My spouse filed for divorce.” Another might say, “My spouse is suing me for divorce.” At a glance, those words may not seem so far apart, but they can land on the ear very differently. The first comes across…

Divorce is never just another court proceeding. It marks the end of a marriage, but often, it also signals the end of a shared way of life—one that may involve children, extended family, and even friendships formed along the way. The decisions made during this time reach far beyond the two people separating. Because of…

Divorce is difficult for any family, but when a child with special needs is involved, it can feel all the more challenging. Both parents love and care deeply for the child and want the best for them. That said, juggling therapy sessions, medical appointments, and everyday routines between two homes can feel overwhelming. Newly single…

He happened to come across a late-night TV ad for a lawyer who made bold promises: anyone who opposed him would be severely intimidated, victories would be snatched from the jaws of defeat, and the competition wouldn’t even know what hit them. Convinced by the showmanship, our client decided this was the divorce attorney for…

Wanting to avoid the expense and tension of a courtroom fight, an unhappy couple chose divorce mediation. For a while, it worked—conversations about property, parenting time, and even finances stayed civil. But when the discussion turned to dividing retirement accounts that weren’t yet vested, the calm broke down and progress stalled. Neither spouse would budge,…

Divorce is never easy, but it should at least be fair. Unfortunately, not every spouse plays by the rules during the process. When someone attempts to cheat or mislead their spouse, it is referred to as divorce fraud. Fraud can complicate an already stressful situation and have serious consequences in court. Here are seven common…

They were sure they had it all handled and didn’t need a Texas family law attorney. After a decade together, the decision to part ways came quietly—no shouting, no slammed doors—just an honest conversation at the kitchen table. What friends described as long, bitter breakups seemed far from their reality. Their divorce felt measured, even…

When most people hear the term PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, they think of military combat or life-threatening events. But trauma does not only come from war zones or accidents. It can also come from deeply personal and emotional experiences, such as the end of a marriage. Divorce can create stress that is so overwhelming…