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Grandparents often play an essential role in their grandchildren's lives. Still, parents will sometimes use their control over their children as a tool for punishing a grandparent. This harmful behavior is called “grandparent alienation”. The dynamics of each family...
Every divorce is different, and the cost of divorce in Texas could be in the millions or add up to a few hundred dollars. The Lone Star State is the fifth most expensive state for divorce, costing an average of $23,500 if kids are involved and $15,600 if no kids are...
Texas law presumes a joint custody arrangement, called a “joint managing conservatorship,” is in the child’s best interests. These custody orders carry the full weight of the family courts. They can lead to enforcement actions when either parent intentionally deviates...
The legal dispute over a miniature Schnauzer recently took another step when a Texas Court of Appeals ruled. The case involved the ownership of a dog the couple purchased during a brief intimate relationship. After they split up, Kendall Richardson and Alysse Barlow...
Some couples are unwilling to take the big step of filing for divorce, instead choosing to separate. The reasons for this can include one spouse refusing to grant the divorce, religious grounds, social or family pressure, or financial issues. According to one study,...
January is also traditionally a popular time for couples to file for divorce. Some even refer to it as divorce month. The name is attributed to the timing where it is best to wait until after the holidays to file or announce the split, particularly if the spouses have...
Spousal maintenance is the technical term here in Texas for what is traditionally called alimony. Not to be confused with child support, which is meant to pay a portion (or all of) a child’s living expenses, spousal maintenance is designed to support the spouse....
Thinking about divorce is one thing, but getting served with divorce papers can still be quite startling. It is now that it finally sinks in that divorce is inevitable. Regardless of how the divorce papers were served, there are some important steps to take. Stay calm...
Some divorces happen because of a spouse’s bad behavior, but sometimes that behavior occurs during the divorce process. It’s best to be truthful and civil. Still, a soon-to-be-ex may be so angry or vengeful that they make false claims in court or during negotiations,...
Earlier this year, the Congressional investigation into the events surrounding January 6 had a surprising setback. The Secret Service did a months-long system migration that essentially wiped all texts sent by agents on January 5 and 6, including those tasked that day...