In divorces and cases involving the parent-child relationship, the court will establish a parenting plan that is in...
Child Custody Articles
What can happen if you fall behind on child support payments?
In Texas family law cases involving children, one parent is often ordered to pay child support to the other. For one...
Geographic Restrictions in Texas Custody Cases
In Texas, most courts will order a geographic restriction as part of any child custody proceeding. One parent is...
The DOs and DON’Ts of being a family law litigant
If you ever find yourself involved in a family law matter (or you can envision yourself ending up in one down the...
The case for treating your child’s other parent with kindness
Today I was just about finished writing a very exciting blog post about student loan debt in divorce when my phone...
What are temporary orders?
It is important to meet with an attorney to determine whether temporary orders are necessary in your family law case....
When can you modify custody?
After a final order is entered in a divorce or child custody case, there may be reasons down the road that one party...
When can you modify child support?
Under the Texas Family Code, a party can modify child support in three situations: (1) the parties have agreed...
Will I have to pay child support or will I receive child support?
Child support is a critical element of a child custody case in Texas. In the majority of cases, one party or the...
What is mediation?
In most courts in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, mediation is required before you can have a final trial in a...
What is a “waiver of service” and should you sign it?
Waivers of service are quite common in family law cases in Texas. They do exactly what they say - they waive...
What is “discovery” in a family law case?
In any family law case (divorce, child custody, child support, etc.), you may hear the term "discovery" used. ...