The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times in a child’s life. However, for co-parents who share custody of their children and do not have a holiday visitation agreement in place, this can quickly escalate to a stressful time for both children and their parents. Misunderstandings about custody schedules during the holidays,…
Parental rights termination, while sometimes necessary, is not as simple as wanting the other parent out of your child’s life. While that may sound ideal, the truth is that parental rights termination is a serious matter. So much so that it is often referred to as the “death penalty” of parenting. Moreover, terminating a parent’s…
Often, we find that people who are considering divorce or initially faced with divorce are wondering just how divorce works. In every divorce case, it all begins with an original petition for divorce. This petition is prepared by the spouse (or spouse’s attorney) who is seeking divorce from their spouse. The spouse who is filing…
If you’re wondering if child custody can be modified, it certainly can be. Usually changed circumstances make it possible to modify an order for child custody. As you know, a child custody order determines who will have custody of the children after a divorce. However, sometimes things change in a person’s life and a modification…
One of the most common questions family law attorneys are asked is, “who will get custody of the children in my divorce?” The answer to this question varies from case to case. But, understanding how child custody is determined is one of most important factors when facing a child custody case. Above all, judges make…
An experienced divorce lawyer on your side is quite possibly the best way to obtain peace of mind when facing custody and other divorce related issues. Why? A divorce lawyer can help advise you to make sure that all options in your case are considered. This way you have the best chance at a possible…
A family law attorney in San Antonio can help people facing legal issues concerning divorce, adoption, custody, or other issues related to family law. In this article, we will explore when is the right time to hire a family law attorney and how to find one that is right for your situation. What a Family…
There is no doubt that it can be quite difficult for children to deal with divorcing parents. It is important to know that many families have been able to successfully make it through their divorce, while having kids that are well-adjusted. And so can you. Often times, parents find that they can positively interact with…
When it comes to child custody cases, the possible outcomes vary. Different court orders may entail different requirements for each parent. At the core, a child custody case will determine whom will have the legal right be the guardian of the child. Let’s review some of the possible outcomes in these type of cases and…
Child support if often a difficult topic for parents in the situation. There are generally two situations in which the need for legal assistance might arise for child support: The parents are separated and needing money for support of their child Or you are trying to enforce an order against a parent who won’t pay…