Co-parenting can be challenging, even when both parents get along. However, when they do not, it can be Hellish because you are forced to work together with someone that you may very much dislike or even hate. Though, parenting time, or visitation, in Texas is...
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What to know about a Texas child custody evaluation
Child custody disputes can be complex. In many instances, the court struggles to determine what sort of arrangement is in the child’s best interests because the parents present contradictory evidence. In these circumstances, the court might order a child custody...
Differences between guardianships for minors vs. adults
In Texas, the legal framework for guardianship varies significantly between minors and adults, reflecting the unique needs and circumstances of these two groups. Understanding these differences is important for anyone looking at the guardianship process or considering...
Mediation and divorce – can it really work?
Some of our readers may know that mediation is a part of many divorce cases in Texas, and certainly those cases that look likely to head to trial. But many may be unfamiliar with how mediation works. Mediation overview In essence, divorce mediation is an out-of-court...
The distance the parents live apart will impact parenting time
In Texas, parenting time is referred to as possession and it is a fundamental part of a family law case. Even in cases where the parents are on the same page and are working together to raise the child, there can be conflict. In some instances, that is related to when...
Can a Texas beneficiary sue an estate’s executor?
For beneficiaries, they are entitled to bequests as part of a deceased person’s estate, but not all executors do what they are supposed to do. In Texas, beneficiaries hold the right to pursue legal action against an estate’s executor if they perceive a violation of...
Can someone with dementia create a valid estate plan?
By the time a will reaches probate court, the deceased’s loved one may have already been surprised. This is especially true when those who were expected to inherit assets end up receiving less than they thought they would, or they’re entirely cut out the inheritance...
How long is the probate process with a valid will in Texas?
When a loved one passes away, surviving family members may have the responsibility of handling the estate of the deceased. If the person who passed away created a will before they passed, the will must be submitted to the court for validation. Generally, under Texas...
Is it possible to modify custody agreements in Texas?
Both during and after a divorce, your children are the most important part of your divorce, and the child custody agreement brought some closure to that worry. However, child custody agreements in Texas are not static arrangements. Instead, child custody agreements...
Choosing an executor for your estate
Choosing an executor is an important part of the estate planning process. It is not a decision you should make quickly or hastily. An executor is the person in charge of administering your estate after you pass away. They have many responsibilities including...