Non-custodial parents are those who don’t make the day-to-day decisions for their child but do have legal rights like visitation. In order to have visitation rights, both parents must attend a hearing to be approved for a Standard Possession Order (SPO). This order is based on how close the parents live to each other, if they get along, and the... Read More
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s important that parents who share their children during this period work as a unit to make this season a positive one. As divorce attorneys in McAllen, TX, we see many families struggle with this time of year and want to help with a few tips. Determine Your Priorities Figuring out what is most important... Read More
Joint custody, also known as joint managing conservatorship in Texas, is a topic that many people grow largely anxious about following a divorce. There are a few things that can help you and your former spouse when dealing with this potentially tricky situation that involves your children. Remember that you aren’t alone in this. By taking into account the following... Read More
For married couples considering or currently going through a divorce, many questions and fears will undoubtedly come up. Who will the house go to? What about the cars, bank accounts and even debt? There’s a lot to process during a divorce, but perhaps the most important factor is child custody. If you and your spouse have children, then deciding who... Read More
Sharing child custody with a former spouse isn’t easy. Between coordinating who has the child or children during a certain holiday, shuffling house schedules and trying to figure out next week's plans, the process can be challenging to say the least. When both parents work together, cooperate and are respectful of one another, however, children are more likely to transition... Read More
The new school year has arrived and while the idea of going back to class is exciting for some, it means something different for parents who may have divorced over the summer. Divorcing couples in the middle of a custody battle need to keep the safety and security of their children in mind when they are away from the custodial... Read More
The deadline for filing your federal income taxes is almost upon us and many newly divorced couples with children should take into consideration income tax dependency exemption laws. Determining tax dependency was easy in the past when child custody was overwhelmingly granted to mothers while fathers received visitation rights or weekend custody. Joint custody, however, has caused some confusion as... Read More
The term “single dad” seems to be a much more common phrase these days as more fathers are choosing to care for their children on a full-time basis. Demographics are revealing new trends in American family life as single parent households are increasingly becoming more common in today’s society, according to a Pew Research Center study. Said study found that... Read More
Divorce can become a major turning point for all family members as they oftentimes prove to be extremely difficult to overcome. For many who go through a divorce, simply reaching the end of legal proceedings can bring long-awaited relief. The end of a divorce can introduce an entirely new family dynamic when a couple with children deals with post-divorce child... Read More
In Texas, the legal term "custody" is no longer recognized. It has been replaced by the terms "managing conservatorship" and "possession" to effectively better define the parent-child relationship. Texas courts have always and will continue to consider the child’s best interest. In designing this two-pronged structure, the child, and parents alike, will benefit from ensured stability through the court’s system.... Read More