Child custody is a court-ordered agreement between the parents of a minor child about who will make decisions regarding the child's welfare and how time will be divided between the parents. Unfortunately, there are many challenging aspects of child custody, and one of...
Montgomery County Family Law Blog
Resolving a contentious custody dispute
Going through a divorce is difficult for any Texas resident. When there are children involved and there’s a contentious custody battle, you need all the help you can get. These tips may help you resolve any related issues. What factors does the court consider when...
Understanding gray divorce in Texas
Divorce is always a difficult process, but when it happens later in life, it can be even more complicated. This is what is known as a "gray divorce." This term refers to divorces that happen between couples who are over the age of 50. Common reasons for gray divorce...
How to handle your medical practice in divorce
Divorce is hard enough, but when you have to worry about your medical practice as well, it can feel downright overwhelming. If you are a doctor or another type of medical professional who is going through a divorce in Texas, here are some tips to help you handle...
Alimony is no longer a given for spouses
Alimony was a common element of divorces for generations pasts. The reasoning was that the husband was the breadwinner who supported the family while the wife was the homemaker. This typically meant that the husband would support the wife and kids when the couple...
How to determine who receives what in a divorce settlement
Settling in divorce is much faster, efficient and less problematic than going to court. However, that does not mean that you won’t face any stress regarding the distribution of your marital property. You can reduce the pressure and the uncertainty by knowing how the...
What can I do if my ex wants to relocate with my child?
Life is constantly changing, and different reasons can make a divorced parent want to move away. However, if both parents have legal custody of the child, the parent who has physical custody cannot move wherever they want to. As the relocation affects the child, the...
What can I do if I disagree with the child custody order?
Losing your ex is hard, but losing your kids on top of that can be unbearable. If you just filed for divorce and the court did not grant you custody of your child, you can ask for an order modification. A judge can change your existing order in a modification case,...
Coping with child custody matters in a contentious divorce
Your marriage floundered, going into a major tailspin. With a spouse who hurled verbal abuse and false accusations at you, you did your best to dodge those arrows. Your children witnessed nearly every incident, every untruth and every curse word that came in your...
What will happen to my business in my divorce?
Getting a divorce is rarely a simple process that hundreds of thousands of adults face every year. This may be their first divorce for many of these people, leading to many initial questions about property division. Dividing your assets is rarely easy, but knowing...
