In our most recent article, we discussed some financial mistakes that some people make in the run-up to their divorces finalizing, but we really only scratched the surface. It was based on an article we ran across recently, detailing 10 mistakes to avoid while getting...
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Do I have to pay for back-to-school supplies if I’m paying child support?
This is one of the most challenging times of the year for parents. When kids go back to school, it can mean a change of routine, especially for those who are going from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school. There’s the added stress of having to...
Why an app isn’t as good as a lawyer
There’s a company out there that’s just raised $2 million for an app that helps you divorce. That made us think back to the “there’s an app for that” commercial. When it first came out, it seemed like all kinds of companies were figuring out ways people could make...
Will Texas’ foster care situation be addressed in the special session?
You may have heard that the Texas Legislature has convened a special session to take care of some unfinished business from their dealings earlier in the year. One of those matters could change the foster care system in Texas for the better. As Austin TV station KXAN...
What new gun laws in Texas mean for your safety in divorce and CPS cases
If you’ve been following the Texas Legislature this session, you know that there are some new gun laws passed which, generally speaking, make it easier for people to have guns in Texas. That includes a new permitless carry law which allows Texans to carry handguns...
The importace of Holley v. Adams in child custody modification cases
It’s not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to request a modification to their child custody agreement and it stands to reason. Children’s lives change dramatically as they get older, as they move from school to school, and as they develop new interests. When...
What are the parenting time rules for Easter?
This Sunday is Easter Sunday, and for many in San Antonio, it’s one of the most important holidays of the year. But it’s not a holiday that the Texas Family Code deals with explicitly in the same way that it handles Thanksgiving or Christmas or New Year’s Day. That’s...
What can I do if my ex is harassing me via text?
When it comes to a dispute over a divorce or child custody matter, tensions can rise quickly. If the conflict goes unresolved, what started as a simple disagreement can escalate, in some cases leading to harassment by one or even both of the parties involved....
How does extreme weather impact my parenting time?
The extreme weather we’ve experienced this week is astounding and hopefully once-in-a-lifetime. We’d hate for any of us who have had to endure the past week’s trials and tribulations to repeat it, as a lot of people’s days and nights were consumed by just surviving, enduring, and innovating to meet their basic needs. But it does raise an issue — and perhaps a warning flag — about bad weather and how it can impact parenting time.
How do we handle holiday parenting schedules during the pandemic?
For divorced couples who are trying to manage their children’s schedules, the holidays provide their own challenges year after year. Typically, parents operating under the Texas Family Code will get their kids on Thanksgiving and for a period of time that includes New...