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Courts In Spain To Consider Pets’ Welfare In Divorce Cases

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Many individuals think of their pets as equal members of the family. Courts in Spain would tend to agree with this assessment. Following a trend that was first started in France and Portugal, courts in Spain are starting to consider a pets' welfare when couples decide to get a divorce. We may see couples sharing … Continued

If I Put My Child Up For Adoption In Texas, Can I Change My Mind Later?

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There are many factors that go into one’s decision to place their child up for adoption. There are also many questions and concerns birth parents and prospective adoptive parents may have once they begin the adoption process. One big concern for both birth parents and prospective adoptive parents is whether a birth parent can change … Continued

Top 10 Things to Know About Texas Alimony Payments

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Spousal Maintenance is a court-ordered payment to your former spouse following a divorce. Factors such as the length of your marriage and the difference in earnings between former spouses all contribute to the amount of spousal maintenance a Judge may award. Texas, unlike other states, is distinctive as the law limits the amount of spousal … Continued

10 Steps to Easing the Divorce Process

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Being involved in litigation is difficult regardless of the reason.  Divorce is especially difficult due to there being many moving parts.  Here are 10 steps that may help you navigate through the divorce process.   CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION 1. Build a Support Team It is important to build a group of people to … Continued

Changes To Texas Child Support Calculations

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There was a major change to how child support is calculated in Texas for parents with lower incomes. This article outlines this change while also providing an overall explanation of how the Texas Family Code defines and determines child support payments for non-custodial parents. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION What is Child Support? … Continued

Domestic Violence and Protective Orders in Texas

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If you are seeking a protective order due to family violence, please call us. If you are the accused in a protective order, we can help you on the civil or family law side, but you may also need a criminal law attorney to defend against any criminal charges you may be facing. CALL NOW: … Continued

7 Things Not to Do During a Divorce

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Here are seven behaviors that couples engage in that draw the ire of a judge quickly in a divorce situation.     1. Do not destroy any marital property.   Seems like an easy task, but this includes throwing out the other’s belongings in a fit of rage and selling any item of value.  All the property…

Modern Family Law Expands to Austin (Press Release)

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New Austin firm focuses on today’s modern families – solving family challenges through unique, empathetic solutions AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA, September 14, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modern Family Law, a firm focused on a uniquely compassionate approach to family resolution, is proud to announce the opening of their new family law office in Austin, Texas. Lead counsel, … Continued

Back to School After Covid

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I know, it is now July, summer is halfway over, and check-in has already started at your child’s school, surely everyone is excited, right? So, what are you expecting in 2021 with children going back to school after a whole year of remote learning from home? It was stressful enough to accommodate your child to…

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Is Parenting Time the Same as Custody?

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Parenting Time vs. “Custody”  In a family law courtroom, you want to speak the same language as the judge and the lawyers. Speaking the same language doesn’t mean English or Spanish or French.  Instead, it means using the terms defined in your state’s statutes. The term “custody” is one of the biggest chances for people … Continued

What Happens if One Parent gets Infected with Coronavirus

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Co-parenting is hard but has become more difficult since Covid-19 has spread throughout our community. Unfortunately, there is no precedent to help lead parents through this process, and there is no legal standard to help guide the courts either. Although we are in uncharted waters, thankfully, many factors can help guide your decisions during this … Continued

Divorce and Women’s Health

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Going through a divorce can be the most challenging time in a woman’s life. Changes come fast and furious. It’s hard enough to adjust to being single again, but if you compound this with the financial and emotional adjustments of a divorce, a woman’s mental and physical well-being may be at risk.  The stress of … Continued

Modifying Orders in Parenting Cases

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Parenting time orders almost always need modification. Circumstances change as the children get older or as parents moved to new locations. Parenting time order that doesn't need modification at some point, are rare.  Modifying orders is a common feature of parenting time cases.  Parenting time orders are designed around the circumstances at that time. Occasionally, … Continued

What Should I Know About Divorce

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There are many important things to keep in mind when starting a divorce, such as creating financial reserves, seeking out financial assistance, and contemplating where you're going to be living. Other considerations are more emotionally based, designed to help survive a divorce and chart a course for a successful future after its conclusion. Top 5 Practical … Continued

Taking Emergency Action To Modify A Parenting Plan

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When it comes to our children's welfare, every decision is urgent. Once we’ve decided what's best for our kids, we want action right away. When it comes to emergency parenting, the urgency we feel often comes up against the hard reality of the court system.   It's a slow process, getting a judge’s attention, and … Continued

When to Move Out

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Once a spouse has decided a divorce is going to happen, continuing to live together under the same roof can be a really bad idea. Many times though, alternatives to this bad situation aren’t so clear.  Money is scarce. Options seem limited. It’s hard to see how life is going to move forward. What’s a couple supposed … Continued

Alcohol or Drugs and Time with Your Kids

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Substance abuse is a common factor of conflict for parents in a divorce. Divorce parties may turn to alcohol and drug use during the divorce process to handle stressful and sadness. With these cases, addictions can result in the separating parties choosing between family or addiction. In any circumstance, families and legal counsel will want … Continued