Most often orders where children are involved include possession times for each parent and the children. Parenting time, often called “possession orders,” state when the children will be with each parent. The Texas Family Code provides for a Standard Possession Order (“SPO”) that serves as a parenting plan by which the parents will have to
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The Standard Possession Schedule, per the Texas Family Code, contains a schedule of weekend right of possession for a parent on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of the month. It is important to understand how the 5th weekends of a month works so that you are aware of those 5th Fridays for weekend planning
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In Texas, property is viewed as separate property or community property. If you are married, usually any assets and debts that are acquired during the marriage are considered to be owned by both spouses of the marriage. Community Property – Community property can best be defined as everything acquired after the date of marriage. In other words, community
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Co-parenting is basically both parents partaking in an active role in their children’s daily lives. It is a way to allow the children to have close relationships with both parents. However, it is often extremely difficult to put aside relationship issues, especially after a hostile split, to co-parent amicably. Co-parenting after a split is rarely
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When you are involved in a family law matter, some courts in Texas will require you to attend mediation. If you have children, it is highly likely that the court will require mediation before you can have a final hearing. If you have a complex situation, then you may need a full day to mediate.
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In Texas, a common law marriage exists when 2 adults, who are not related to each: 1. agree to be married and 2. after the agreement to be married they live together as spouses and 3. hold themselves out (represent) to others as married spouses. These individuals have not obtained a marriage license or participated
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Etiquette is important for making a good impression. This is especially true in court. Courts are very formal places and there is an expectation that everyone in court, including witnesses, and parties to cases, will behave in a respectful way. Below are some guidelines and suggestions about how to act in the courtroom. Before Your Hearing
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Divorce, by nature, is extremely personal to those involved. Spouses may be experiencing a variety of feelings toward the other party such as anger, frustration, disappointment, and often betrayal. Below are some important and critical items to consider when going through a divorce: Be on Your Best Behavior Show up to any court hearing when
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As a general rule, a person does not need a specific reason to divorce their spouse. However, to obtain a divorce, the requesting spouse must prove there is at least one ground for granting the divorce. There are seven grounds for divorce in Texas. Grounds for divorce in Texas include: Insupportability Divorce is granted without
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Below is a list to help you transition into your new chapter after your divorce is finalized. Please make sure to review your divorce decree carefully with your attorney. While the list below is detailed, there may be additional items required in your decree that are not listed below. PERSONAL CARE If you are feeling
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