Family relationships, especially between grandparents and grandchildren, can be complicated. This is more so during divorce, separation, or other issues, as these can limit grandparents' access to grandchildren. Such situations spark questions about grandparents' rights in Texas. This topic is often … [Read more...]
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Dismissed: Reasons, Consequences, and Alternatives
Having your Chapter 7 bankruptcy dismissed can be unsettling, especially when you're already dealing with financial strain. Many individuals considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas wonder about the potential consequences and their next steps. Understanding why it was dismissed and the implications … [Read more...]
What Does Child Support Cover in Texas?
At its core, child support is a legally mandated payment made by one parent to the other to assist in covering the costs associated with raising a child. However, separated parents often disagree about how child support payments should be spent. If you are paying child support, you may disagree with … [Read more...]
What to Know About Texas Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents
While unmarried parents who are together may never have child custody disputes, it is still important to understand your rights and duties under Texas law as an unmarried parent. If disputes arise, resolving child custody matters in Texas is not always as simple for unmarried parents as for married … [Read more...]
Can Parents Agree to No Child Support in Texas? Exploring Options
Child support is a crucial aspect of family law in Texas. It is designed to ensure children's needs are met after their parents separate or divorce. But can parents agree to no child support in Texas? This question often arises when couples are navigating separation and trying to find amicable … [Read more...]
Protecting Disability Benefits in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: A Texas Guide
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a financial storm, hoping and praying for a life raft? Yes, we’re talking about the perfect storm–bankruptcy. Going through a bankruptcy might feel like you’re stranded in open seas amidst a never-ending storm that threatens to put you—and all your … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Discovery in Divorce: Streamlining Your Case
As a family law attorney here in Texas, I know clients often think they are going to have an amicable divorce and not need me to fight it out for them. But once the process really gets underway, sometimes things change. One afternoon, I received a call from Darcy, a client who had hired me a few … [Read more...]
Can a Mother Cancel Child Support in Texas? Find Out How
If you're wondering, "can mother cancel child support in Texas?", you're not alone. Many parents in Texas face changing life situations where the question of modifying or even stopping child support arises. In Texas, child support is meant to help provide financial stability for children when … [Read more...]
How Long Does it Take to Set Up a Trust in Texas? A Guide
As an estate planning attorney in Texas, I often get questions about trusts. My client Lesley and I had been emailing for a year about setting up a trust, but life had kept her too busy to proceed. One day, she emailed to say she’d call me that afternoon. “Hey, Chris,” Lesley said. “I needed to … [Read more...]
Separated and Husband Filed Chapter 7: What’s Next?
As an attorney specializing in both family law and bankruptcy, I often encounter cases where financial issues intersect with marital problems. Elise had already let me know she was separated from her husband and might need representation if they were to decide to formally get divorced. Then an even … [Read more...]
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