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Children and Texas Family Law: What is Reasonable?
Child Custody and Time The term “reasonable” appears at least once in virtually every order involving children in a Texas Family Law divorce or child custody matter. So what does “reasonable” mean? In Texas Family Law, “reasonable” is considered to be what an ordinary person would think it means, without considering the emotional motivation of a parent…
Children in Divorce
Children are prone to worry and invariably, children in divorce experience it as traumatic. As obvious as that seems, it is not always so obvious what to do for them, and how best to act on your natural concern for children in divorce. One of a child’s primary worries is his…
Harris County Courts remain overwhelmed
According to Texas Lawyer magazine (July 19, 2010), Harris County family law courts are “overwhelmed and under pressure.” Harris County Court House I couldn’t agree more. The Texas Lawyer article last year cites the fact that about 40 percent of all civil cases before Harris County courts are family law cases. Compared to a civil…
How Does Child Support Work?
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…
How To Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce
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…
How Do You Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce?
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…
What Are My Options For Divorce?
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…
Tips For Managing Conflict During Your Divorce
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…
Facebook Divorce and Child Custody
Secret accounts, messages from strangers and reconnecting with old flames have all been made very easy with social media. Throughout my years as a paralegal, I have seen Facebook and social media as a factor in the demise of many relationships. Facebook Divorce Statistics According to FindLaw, “Information found on popular…
Divorce Property Division Settlements Are Not Always 50/50 in Texas Family Law
Texas Family Law does not mandate a 50/50 division of property in a divorce. Under Texas Family Law, the Court is charged with a duty to divide marital property in a manner that is “just and right.” Appellate Courts find in some divorces that 80/20 property division is “just and right.”…
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