Children develop fond memories with their grandparents who cared for them while mom and dad “went to work.” Every treasured memory, however, has an opportunity cost. Relationships among immediate family evolve continually. Grandparents who want to indulge more in...
Year: 2021
Tips for those thinking about a gray divorce
At this point, anyone looking into divorce or reading about divorce has likely heard of the term, “gray divorce.” And, especially for those thinking about divorcing later in life, they are probably looking for some advice. Gray divorce is normal Gray divorce is a...
Understanding annulments in Texas
In Texas, a court can determine that a marriage is invalid and grant an annulment. Once an annulment is granted, the spouses are no longer married and the marriage is determined to have never existed. This is different than a divorce where the court recognizes that...
Uncontested vs. contested divorce. What’s the difference?
When a Sweetwater area person files for divorce one of the first decisions they need to make is whether they want to pursue a contested or uncontested divorce. Each option has its own benefits and choosing one can help a person obtain the best outcome for their...
Terminating parental rights in Texas
Generally, parents have a right to care for their children and make decisions regarding their health, education and other important needs. However, there are situations where a parent’s rights may be terminated. Termination of parental rights is the legal process...
The basics of Texas’s child custody laws
For many married couples in the Sweetwater area, the first things on their minds during a divorce is what will happen to their children. In other cases, two parents may never have been married but may have children together and be at a point in life where they realize...
Is a post-divorce modification possible?
When life changes following divorce, the former spouses may need to change their divorce settlement agreement. It is helpful for divorced couples to know when a divorce modification may be possible and under what circumstances a divorce modification may be possible....
When can an uncontested divorce a good option?
Once a couple has made the difficult decision to divorce, they should consider what divorce option is best for them. An uncontested divorce may be a preferable process for some divorcing couples which is why they should understand who qualifies for an uncontested...
Proposed child custody law highlights many parents’ concerns
In a Texas divorce, there will likely be a litany of concerns to address. Child custody is one of the most complex and emotionally fraught aspects of a family law case. These disputes can be extensive and contentious. A common parental worry is how the law itself will...
What does “community property” have to do with divorce?
Like a bundle of other states, Texas is what the law calls a community property state. This feature of Texas law is something that can impact a Sweetwater resident’s life in a number of ways, including what will happen to his or her property in a divorce. Married...