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In Texas, most courts will order a geographic restriction as part of any child custody proceeding. One parent is often awarded the exclusive right to designate the child’s primary residence. A geographic restriction limits the child’s primary residence to a...
Many families find themselves faced with the challenges of separation and divorce. Divorce can be a very stressful time in someone’s life. It is often said to be one of the most difficult transitions a person may face. One way to lessen the stress of the divorce...
Depending on the circumstances of your divorce or family law case, you may hear the Latin terms "amicus" and "ad litem" referenced by the attorneys or the judge in your case. We’re here to help clarify the purpose of an amicus attorney and an ad litem and explain when...
Digital assets are a huge part of our everyday lives. The pictures on your iPhone, your Netflix account, documents saved in Dropbox, your Kindle library, and your Instagram page are all examples of digital assets. While it may seem that digital assets are...
Today the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in the landmark child custody case In re C.J.C. Holly Draper served as lead counsel for the father, with Brad LaMorgese of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing, and Anderson serving as co-counsel. The case began back in 2018...
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people losing jobs or seeing a reduction in pay. For someone who is court-ordered to pay child support, this can trigger the need to modify. First and foremost, losing your job or having a decrease...
Did you know that under the current state of the law in Texas, it is easier for a non-relative who had minimal involvement with a child but lived under the same roof to get in the door on a custody suit than it is for a grandparent or other family member? ...
Although most stay-at-home-moms I come across are married, every once in a while I come across a stay-at-home-mom who is not. She has chosen to stay home and take care of the child(ren) while her boyfriend continues to...