When divorce, child custody, or other family matters get contentious or complicated, the judge will often appoint an “Attorney Ad Litem” to represent your child. The attorney is to advocate…
Divorce and child custody battles can bring out the worst in parents. When tensions run high, divorcing spouses sometimes engage in a type of destructive behavior called “Malicious Parent Syndrome.”…
Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful times in your life. That’s especially true if children are involved. Emotions can run high and disagreements about parenting…
Texas recognizes common law marriage, which means you will need a divorce to legally dissolve the union. That’s the only way to ensure that your interests are protected and to…
If you are going through a divorce or custody case, you may have heard your attorney refer to a “Rule 11 Agreement.” In Texas, Rule 11 agreements are common in…
It is not uncommon in divorce or family law litigation for cases to stall or drag on. Sometimes it is intentional by one of the parties. Other times, there are…
In Texas, shining a laser pointer at someone is often seen as a prank or harmless fun. However, this behavior can be criminal if it is directed at an aircraft…
When child custody agreements are ironed out, parents sometimes include an optional clause called the “Right of First Refusal.” This requires a parent to offer the other parent the opportunity…
It’s a hot summer day, and you are out running errands with your toddler. You park in a convenience store parking lot and notice that your baby is asleep in…