As prenuptial agreements become more common among couples seeking to get married, so too are the types of clauses that are included in them. It is becoming commonplace to see in-law provisions that limit the amount of time that in-laws may come to visit. Also,...
Year: 2014
Foster parents seek adoption of child taken from their care
A child custody case pitting foster parents against a biological father is currently underway in a Tennessee courtroom. At present, the biological father has custody while the foster parents are seeking to regain custody and file for the adoption of the child. At the...
The latest twist on Sherri Shepherd’s divorce is not being played out on “The View,” although it may be taken straight from a “Jerry Springer” episode. According to numerous sources, Shepherd has asked a court to rule that she has no...
Prenuptial agreements must be carefully prepared
The social and monetary dynamics of our society have shifted dramatically over the previous years. The pervading roles that men and women once held in the workplace as well as in marriage have changed. Within marriages, women are more frequently becoming breadwinners...
During the summer, the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” takes on added significance. Most school age children are on summer break, which means that they are participating in day camps or are travelling to see relatives that they do not get to...
In our last post, we highlighted the dangers a parent may face if they withhold parenting time due to a dispute with the other parent. Essentially, a parent who takes this course of action runs the risk of getting on a family court judge’s bad side, and they...
Understanding custody orders is critical for non-custodial parent
Most parents in Texas hold an abiding desire to care for their children and be a part of their life. A divorce between a couple who has children can be a highly emotional experience. Of all the issues requiring resolution prior to the final signing of papers, the...
The Fourth of July holiday weekend represents the height of the summer for kids. If you are a parent, expect pleas to go to Six Flags, the Funplex or simply to the mall or the movies. However, if you are in the midst of a dispute with the other parent, it may be...
Texas father jailed over unpaid child support
Keeping up with child support obligations isn't always easy. If you lose your job, or your situation changes, you may find yourself unable to pay the amount you owe. For one father in Texas, however, it was not his inability to pay, but a simple clerical error that...
Co-parenting with a difficult ex-spouse or significant other can be like a bad dream that will not go away. An unscrupulous ex can manipulate kids, be petty and unforgiving, and make life miserable for you. Many parents in this situation may try to seek the court’s...