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
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
If you and your ex-spouse have recently divorced and are in the middle of deciding how your child custody plans will be drafted, then it’s important to take a step back and create a summer parenting plan that will make your child custody setup easier to manage and follow. Make your summer visitation plans hassle-free with these tips, provided to... Read More
Chances are that you and your ex-spouse share a judge-issued possession order for access to your child. These possession orders vary from family to family and sometimes aren’t convenient enough for the parents to share quality time with their kids. Seek the help of our divorce lawyers in McAllen to request an easier visitation schedule. Read below to learn how!... Read More
In most situations, both custodial and non-custodial parents deserve bonding time with their child, but problems can arise when both parties disagree on a visitation schedule. This can create tension and even ill feelings between both sides, and as we all know, your child deserves better than to be thrown into the mix of things. However, there may come a... Read More
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
There are a few things you should do to prepare yourself before filing for divorce in McAllen. Divorce can be difficult and exhausting, and if you aren’t sure of how to go about preparing for the process, it surely will be. Our divorce attorneys in McAllen want for you to be fully prepared, so consider the following three tips. Consider... Read More
Child support can be a complicated topic to discuss in the midst of a separation and/or divorce. Despite the problems you and your partner may be having, it’s important to know all about child support, who is responsible for the well-being of your children, and what you should be prepared for, legally-speaking. At Barrera, Sanchez & Associates, P.C., we can... Read More
When a person passes away, their estate, which encompasses all of their belongings, will be handled in accordance with their last will and testament. More often than not, a court will uphold a will as being the final, binding document detailing how a person’s belongings will be distributed or handled. However, there are some instances where a will can be... 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