Getting married is a time for joy and excitement toward the future, and while we should live for our marriages, we should recognize that divorce is always a possibility as life goes on and people change. Because of this, some couples may want to look into crafting a marital property agreement with an attorney. What is it? Most commonly referred…
Artificial intelligence, commonly referred to as “AI”, is advanced technology that simulates the human intelligence processes. AI uses data, algorithms, and computational power to perform tasks that are most often performed by a human, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision making. It creates software that can learn from data and mimic human cognitive functions. In collecting data, an AI system…
Life is full of changes and, when it comes to child support, those changes can open the door to modifying your existing court orders related to child support obligations. The Texas Family Code allows for a modification of conservatorship, support, and possession of and access to a child. The discussion below will review the specific grounds for requesting a modification…
Are you navigating the complexities of co-parenting in Texas and feeling overwhelmed by the various options for possession (also known as visitation) schedules? You are not alone. Separation is a challenging time for any family, especially when it comes to maintaining consistent and equal time with your child. Creating a smart visitation schedule that works for both parents will often…
Standing Orders In Central Texas, most counties have implemented standing orders in family law cases. What are standing orders? In family law cases, standing orders are established by the judges of that specific county. Standing orders pertain to children, property and the conduct of the parties while the lawsuit is pending More specifically, the standing orders require or prohibit…
Stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) are assets that are often divided in a divorce when one spouse has acquired these assets resulting from an employment benefit. Stock options and RSUs have very different definitions and characteristics. Regardless of their differences, they are assets which will need to be addressed in a Texas divorce. For purposes of this blog,…
Meagan and Nikki are busy gearing up for the 2023 Annual Bench Bar Conference on Friday May 5, 2023. They will be speaking with Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle and Kacy Dudley on a range of topics relating to Family Law. See below for more details….. https://www.austinbar.org/?pg=AustinBarBlog&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=86303
Most divorces, whether contested or agreed, will have some level of complexity. Complications can become compounded if the divorcing spouses are high net worth individuals with significant property or assets, all of which must be divided in the divorce. Many high asset divorces involve at least some, if not all, of the following: • Trusts • Business Interests • Family…
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.…