Child Custody Articles

What is an Amicus Attorney or an Ad Litem?

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...

Top five reasons NOT to be a stay-at-home-mom if you are unmarried

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...

When can the kids decide?

One of the most common misconceptions I hear from people about child custody cases is that once a child reaches a certain age, that child can choose whether or not she wants to see mom or dad.  This is absolutely not the case. Under the Texas Family Code, once a...

Should you mediate your family law case without a lawyer?

Many times I hear potential clients mention the possibility of attending mediation with the opposing party as an alternative to hiring attorneys.  These people generally seem to think that not hiring an attorney is the best way to keep things amicable with the other...