Who will get custody of the children?
In most divorce cases involving children, Texas courts consider both parents to have a relatively equal say in raising and caring for the children. This is known as joint managing conservatorship, or...
View ArticleCan my wages be garnished for the child support I owe?
Yes, the court has the right to do so, and this is actually the most common type of child support collection. Although the non custodial parent has the right to dispute it, the custodial parent will...
View ArticleHow long should I wait to start dating?
There is no specific answer to this question because it is entirely up to you when you feel ready to begin dating again after your divorce. But you should be aware of the impact it may have on your...
View ArticleHow are pets handled in a divorce?
The law views pets as personal property, despite how attached people may be to them. This means that they will be handled the same as any other property being considered in the case. Keep in mind that...
View ArticleHow long do I have to wait to get remarried?
The timeframe set forth by the Texas Family Code is at least 30 days after your divorce becomes final. If you don't want to wait that long, you can ask that the Judge waive this at the time of your...
View ArticleWhat if my child visit the other parent?
A child doesn't get to decide which parent they visit or when. That's determined and ordered by the court, and you are bound by the court ordered visitation schedule. If you don't turn your child over...
View ArticleWill we be required to go to mediation?
Mediation is strongly recommended but not typically required. It’s encouraged because most cases that go to mediation end up settling. Keep in mind that if one of the two parties involved requests...
View ArticleCan I get an annulment after a divorce?
Texas law allows a marriage to end in one of two ways: divorce or annulment. You can only do one of these things, so if you proceed with a divorce you cannot then have your marriage annulled. Likewise,...
View ArticleHow will our community debt and credit cards be handled?
The court may consider things such as who benefited from the items purchased with a credit card, or who caused the demise of the marriage, but typically, courts treat credit cards like any other debt....
View ArticleDo divorcing parents have to take parenting classes?
Some counties actually require it, but for the most part the Judge that is trying the case will decide whether parents of minor children have to attend parenting classes. Keep in mind that there are...
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