Courts are accustomed to ruling on intimate family matters to ensure the needs of children are served, however COVID-19 has triggered many disputes on conservatorship issues amongst parents. Judges have been forced to rule on disputes lacking clear legal precedent. Earlier in the pandemic, parental disagreements centered largely on the necessity of social distancing precautions and virtual vs. in-person learning.…
Co-parenting always comes down to one thing: What’s in the best interest of your children. The ultimate goal is a long-lasting, sustainable partnership. As for co-parenting in 2021? Add the stress and uncertainty of a pandemic. Despite the nuances of your co-parenting dynamic and/or the state of the world, successful co-parenting can be achieved, and the importance cannot be overstated. Children…
Spousal maintenance, sometimes referred to as “alimony,” is an award of recurring payments from the future income of one spouse for the support of another. The purpose is to provide support for a specified period of time to a spouse who lacks the ability to earn an income sufficient to support themselves. If parties are unable to reach an agreement…
By default, if you are married in Texas all property acquired during the marriage is community property, meaning it is owned jointly by both parties. However, there is a way around this by creating a marital property agreement, which can be done either before or after marriage. The marital property agreement outlines who owns what and what assets each party…
A divorce consultation is one of the most important information-gathering sessions for both the lawyer and the potential client. Prior to the actual face-to-face meeting, brief information is gathered over the phone and, sometimes, the law firm will conduct a cursory internet search on the potential client to learn more about the person. Likewise, the potential client has likely reviewed…