Child Visitation: Long Distance Visitation Solutions Over 100 Mile Child Visitation The Texas Family Code calls for Standard Child Visitation for over 100 miles when two parents live far away from each other. Each scenario is different just like those parents who live within 100 miles of each other. Judges must take in to consideration…
DetailsDIVORCE OVER 50 Tips for couples going through divorce over 50. Divorce is a difficult process regardless of the age of the parties. Unfortunately, divorcing later in life can make things a bit more complicated depending on the circumstances of the individual. Because those over 50 have less working years to settle their finances and…
DetailsDivorce Court Hearing: Austin Family Lawyer Tips on Appearance Below is a guideline of what to expect when attending a court hearing for a family law case: Getting Ready for Your Divorce Court Hearing One of the most important things to consider when headed to your court hearing is your appearance. When attending a hearing…
Details5 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Austin Divorce Attorney Divorce is a stressful process for both parties, particularly if there are children involved in the separation process. It can be tough to make clearheaded decisions during the very early stages of separation and unfortunately this can lead to people choosing the wrong Austin divorce…
DetailsWILL I GET SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE? Many clients who have been married longer than 10 years commonly request post-divorce spousal maintenance. I am often asked the difficult question of: Will I get spousal maintenance? How much will I get? How long will it last? Although the Texas Family Code clearly shows that a court could award,…
DetailsHow to Find an Austin Divorce Lawyer Many people that are trying to Find an Austin Divorce Lawyer ask why they should hire my firm. My friends and family also ask what separates our firm from the rest. This post will explore what I believe are the essential aspects of choosing the right Austin Family…
DetailsI’ve Been Served With Divorce Papers…Now What? You’ve just been Served With Divorce Papers. You may have been expecting them for a while, or they may come as a complete surprise; either way, when those divorce papers are in your hand for the very first time, it can feel terrifying. There’s certainly a lot to…
DetailsDesignation of Competent Adult: Parents Must Relinquish Child Here is a brief example of Designation of Competent Adult in regards to the transfer of a child from one parent to another. I recently had a client (custodial parent) ask me if they had to release their child to the non-custodial parent if the non-custodial parent…
DetailsTips For A Successful Child Custody Battle When parents separate and are unable to agree on a mutually acceptable parenting plan, they’ll need to attend court proceedings so that a judge can order provisions relating to the child. If the relationship between the parents is particularly strained or volatile, one or both parties may put…
DetailsDivorce Advice for Dads Coping With the Stress of Divorce and Child Custody Battles Divorce is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through. However, that stress is significantly worsened when children are involved. Many of our Austin divorce clients are fathers who find themselves struggling to readjust to single parenthood.…
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