Texas readers are well aware that divorce is a difficult process, especially if the two parties are not able to work together on an amicable agreement. In some cases, it is necessary to go to court to resolve disputes and reach a final settlement, and along the way,...
Year: 2018
What happens if the other parent refuses to pay child support?
1) Life after divorce is not always easy for Texas parents. Disputes and hard feelings can continue even after the process is final, and sometimes, these disagreements can spill over into child support and child custody matters. You may be dealing with continued...
Standing Orders of the Court (ATROS) protects assets during the divorce process
You may have heard the acronym "ATROS", and may think the speaker is talking about baseball, but which actually refers to standard "standing orders" issued in several counties in Family Law cases. However, Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROS) consist of an...
Judges who show bias can be taken off of a case
The law has a certain amount of ambiguity that leaves it open to interpretation. However, there are certain ironclad rules. One such rule is that a judge must appear to act impartial. Therefore, it must have come as a shock to many when a New York judge took an...
Divorcing a spouse with an addiction
You may be among the many families in Texas and across the country who have suffered because of a loved one's substance abuse. In fact, more than 24 million people struggle with addiction in the U.S., and it takes its toll on families in many ways.If your spouse has...
Steps dads can take to improve chances of custody
The courts are more apt to award joint custody to parents these days, particularly if the divorce is uncontested. However, many believe that the courts still favor the mother and some states are taking steps to fix that. It is also still typical that the mother stays...
Birdnesting parenting plans
It is typical these days that parents getting divorced share custody of the children. It is also common for the parents to split up the time kids spend with each parent. Traditional plans can be weekdays at one parent who lives by the schools and weekends with the...
Professor convicted of hiding marital assets is sentenced
A University of Minnesota professor made national news in September when a jury convicted him of three felony charges. The 57-year-old man was guilty of falsification of the amount in one retirement account and the omission of the existence of another account in...
Tips for creating a binding postnup
Postnuptial agreements can be quite helpful in a number of ways. Some couples look at a postnup as a way to marriage because it can create a solid financial plan that outlines responsibility and obligation of both parties. Conversely, couples who are contemplating...
What you can do to protect your children in divorce
Your divorce will have a significant impact on your children. Even when two parents are amicable and willing to work together on a custody order that will work well and benefit the kids, the youngest members of the family can have a difficult time with this...