Fort Worth Family Law Blog
How can you correctly handle joint conservatorship?
While filing for divorce, you may worry that a hostile marriage can lead to strife while figuring out conservatorship. However, there are some ways to help ensure you are not caught in the middle of a struggle to take care of your children, including asking questions...
Can you keep your full 401(k) in your divorce?
Previous posts on this blog detailed the fact that your 401(k) ranks among your marital assets, making it subject to property division. Yet while your divorce certainly impacts your retirement plans (as the person you planned to spend your retirement years with is no...
Acknowledging how adoption impacts emotions
Adoption benefits the lives of many children in Texas each year. The outcome of growing a family through adoption leaves a positive and emotional impact for everyone involved with adequate preparation and education. The effect that adoption has on a family's emotional...
The pros and cons of a kinship adoption
Welcoming a child into your home is an emotional experience, especially if it is the child of a family member. Adding to your family is a big responsibility, and you may have questions about whether adoption is in the best interest of the child. We often assist...
Understanding alimony laws in Texas
Alimony is a common component of divorce cases. Each state has different laws regarding alimony payments, however, and different criteria that you must meet to qualify for spousal support. We understand how the law works regarding alimony payments in Texas and have...
Is my ex-spouse violating our parenting time agreement?
There could be endless obvious or subtle ways for your ex-spouse to disrupt your court-ordered parenting time agreement. A family or civil court generally handles these matters, according to FindLaw. However, Texas treats extreme violations very seriously and could...
Is divorce mediation right for you?
Divorce has earned a reputation for being combative and often hostile, but in actuality, ending a marriage doesn’t always mean an all-out war with your ex. Today, more and more people are looking to alternative dispute resolution such as mediation to settle their...
What to know about property divisions in Texas
The majority of states in the US have equitable division laws, meaning a judge weighs various factors to negotiate how a divorcing couple will split their assets if the couple cannot negotiate the divisions on their own. For the most part, this means that even if...
Can the other parent relocate without a custody order?
Texas custody orders prevent either parent from relocating with the child unless the other parent agrees or the court allows the move. However, you may worry that the child's other parent will take him or her out of state before the judge makes a final custody...
Exploring stepchild adoption in Texas
When you marry a person who already has a child, you and your spouse may decide on stepparent adoption. With this process, you would become the child's legal parent. Learn about the process Texas follows for stepparent adoption. File a petition The adoption process...
