Navigating the complexities of child custody can be a taxing experience for parents. However, the emotional turmoil is not just limited to the adults involved; children also face the brunt of this transitional phase. As an Austin child custody attorney, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is for parents to support their children during these
Co-parenting or “shared parenting” allows parents to work together as a team to raise their child, even if the parents are no longer married, in a relationship, or living together. A Texas co-parenting agreement tries to balance a need for clarity with the messiness of everyday life. While your co-parenting agreement may spell out many
Annulment is not commonly understood when ending a marriage versus a relatively clearer comprehension of filing for a divorce. However, not many Texans understand the differences and what it takes to make an annulment happen versus a divorce. In a divorce situation, the marriage was valid and it is happening as a result of something
The beginning of the new school year brings new opportunities and challenges. It’s a time of excitement but also a time of adjustment. School schedules, events, sports, homework, and other tasks begin to fill the calendar. If you’ve recently divorced or are considering divorce, back-to-school season can raise questions surrounding your child custody, visitation, or
Deciding to get a divorce is a difficult and challenging decision. It involves emotions, memories, and, uncertainty about the future. Do you file for an uncontested or contested divorce? Are there other choices available? What would be the best option? The short answer to these questions is that how you file and what options you
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
