Too often bitterness, anger, and pain can lead couples to separate. After the separation or divorce, it may be tempting for a parent to try to use their child as leverage to get back at an ex-partner or ex-spouse who has caused them to suffer. This is not in the best interest of the children.
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Being separated but still living with your ex in the same house would seem like a nightmare if it were not for the fact that living apart is not an option. Especially now when Covid-19 has caused quarantines and even shelter-in-place for many. Below are some tips to help survive, temporarily, in the same home:
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There is no provision for “legal separation” in the Texas Family Code. However, it is possible for spouses to contract for rights, duties, and obligations contained in a properly executed separation agreement. For a separation agreement to be valid and enforceable, the separation agreement should: Be in writing; Signed by both spouses; Entered into without coercion,
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Going through family law legal matters are often the most stressful times in our lives. Stress affects the body, as well as thoughts and emotions. Some common symptoms of stress include headaches, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, difficulty falling asleep, restlessness, anxiety, lack of motivation or focus, irritability or anger, and sadness or
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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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