In Texas, the involvement of a child custody evaluator is a pivotal component of many custody proceedings. These professionals assess family dynamics to recommend custody arrangements that best serve the child’s interests. As of September 2023, under House Bill 4062, there is a new mandate for creating an audiovisual recording of any interview conducted with
Recent social media posts and news articles have sparked conversation about divorce and pregnancy laws after an NPR report examined a Missouri law preventing couples from finalizing a divorce while pregnant. Missouri is one of four states that have this rule. Texas also currently prohibits couples from finalizing a divorce while one member of the
Child conservatorship is one of the most discussed issues in any Texas divorce involving children. However, as important as this issue is, there is a widespread misunderstanding about what the court must—and must not—consider when deciding which parent should have legal custody of their children. Read on to learn more about child conservatorship in Texas
Filing for a divorce can be an upsetting process and finalizing a divorce could take anywhere from 4 to 12 months or longer to resolve depending on how much the parties are in dispute. However, each case is different depending on the circumstances involved. Those circumstances may involve whether there are children, the reasons for
Whether you expected your spouse to file for divorce or the news came as a shock, one fact is clear: You’re now involved in a divorce proceeding. It’s important to speak to an experienced Austin divorce lawyer as soon as possible once you receive divorce paperwork. It’s also important to understand the basics of the
In a remarkable display of dedication to community service and unwavering commitment to providing justice for the underprivileged, The Law Office of Jason Wright, PLLC, based in Austin, received the prestigious Joseph H. Hart Award. This highly regarded award, named after Judge Joe Hart, is presented to law firms that exemplify the values of integrity,
