What You Should Know to Protect Your Rights as a Divorced Parent

Divorcing requires many tough decisions that can affect your children. For that reason, divorcees must work together as co-parents to raise them together. As a divorced parent, countless questions may be running through your head about how this new lifestyle will affect your parenting rights. Learn what you can do and how our divorce lawyers in McAllen can help. Standard... Read More

3 Things to Help Make Your Divorce as Seamless as Possible During COVID-19

Due to the pandemic, attending divorce hearings has changed. While some must be held in a courtroom, a number of county courts may consider other hearings as non-essential. What does this mean for your divorce hearing? It can be postponed or expedited depending on your situation. Our family law attorneys in McAllen can provide guidance to help you navigate the... Read More

What You Should Know About Changing Your Child Visitation Agreement During COVID-19

The new school year has come with many new challenges for divorced parents. No matter if kids are studying from home or attending classes, parents are required to uphold their visitation schedules during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Texas Attorney General. What should you do if you feel the need to adjust the visitation schedule you and your ex-spouse follow due... Read More

Debunking 3 Family Law Rumors During the Pandemic

Have you been hearing conflicting “facts” about how family law courts are working during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, now is the time to understand what your parental responsibilities, as a divorcee, include. Learn about three rumors circling family law courts during the pandemic. Rumor 1: I Don't Have to Pay Child Support The Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division... Read More

Community Property: What it is and How it’s Distributed in a Divorce

Divorces can be long, drawn-out processes that include many steps such as meeting with your lawyer, participating in mediations, and even attending court hearings. Another step that many divorcing couples must contend with is the distribution of their shared properties, also known as “community property.” Our McAllen divorce lawyers can explain the specifics of community property and show how your... Read More

Answering 3 of the Most Common Questions People Have About Divorce

Divorcing during the COVID-19 pandemic may feel overwhelming, but it can be done with our McAllen divorce lawyers. Before jumping straight into the process, it’s important to know about the most common concerns that come up about divorce. Check them out below, keep them in mind, and be sure to reach out to us for any questions. How Can a... Read More

If You’re Still in Quarantine and Plan to Divorce, Here Are 3 Things to Know

Were you and your partner discussing the possibility of divorce when quarantine started? Is divorce still an option? If so, know that our McAllen divorce lawyers want to make it easy to serve you by phone while still respecting social distancing. Only a family lawyer can properly explain the process. We suggest writing down your concerns to ensure that we... Read More

Estate Planning: 2 Steps to Take Following the Death of a Loved One

We think it’s fair to say that it can be an overbearing struggle to have to deal with your recently deceased loved one’s belongings. This can be for a number of reasons, but the most important would perhaps be the sentimental value these belongings have. If the deceased had a will, then knowing how these personal effects will be handled... Read More

3 Important Things to Know Before Your First Child Support Hearing

Newly divorced parents must make many decisions to create an organized lifestyle for their child. One of the many changes that come up after a divorce is finalized is determining the financial responsibilities of each parent. The first step in this process may include a summons for a child support hearing. Continue reading to learn more about the child support... Read More

3 Court-Approved Steps That Parents Can Take to Help Them Receive Equal Visitation Rights

If you are currently seeking child visitation rights, then you may be fearing that a court’s intervention will be needed to receive what you’re seeking. It’s completely normal to feel this way, after all, countless couples go through this process each year in Texas, and our McAllen divorce lawyers are here to help you. One thing that you should definitely... Read More