If you’re confused about your divorce, something has gone wrong. You should always know what is happening, and what is next. Our Legal Care Philosophy You should always know what is happening in your case, and what is next. I gained a lot of empathy for my clients when dealing with my husband’s health issues. […]

How much does having an affair affect your child custody battle? In other words, if someone cheats, does the other parent get the kids? This is a common misconception. Affairs might not be as important as you think when determining who gets custody of the children. Having an affair does not mean you lose your […]

You may have seen descriptors for attorneys letting you know whether or not they are certified by the Texas Board, but what does this really mean? And how important is it that your attorney have this qualification?

COVID-19 has caused serious financial problems for people everywhere, and many people are wondering, “What does this mean for me in the context of child support?” If you are concerned about not being able to pay your child support or not receiving child support that you may be counting on, find out what options you […]

For the first $9200 per month in after tax income (roughly $150k per year), Texas judges stick to the guidelines in almost every circumstance. Above this income level, there are no guidelines. You will hear attorneys say that someone has “maxed out”. There is a tendency to ignore anything above the guideline and just calculate […]

The Corona virus has caused many Texans to lose their jobs or sources of income. Does this mean that the court will hold you in contempt if you can no longer afford to pay child support? What if you rely on child support and it stops coming?

Legal questions are not always black and white. Some legal questions have clear answers. If I take a dollar from my paycheck and buy a lottery ticket and win, the winnings are community property. But a lot of of legal questions don’t have clear answers. If a wonderful step-father wants to adopt, but the biological […]

Many Texas children dread their 12th birthday. Why? Because their divorced or separated parents are expecting them to “choose” a switch in custody. Contrary to what you may hear, no child in Texas has a right to “choose” whom they will be living with following their 12th birthday. However, a child who is 12 or […]

I thought I would mention some tips for making an appearance in court. Some tips will be obvious, some may surprise you, but all of them are useful. The one that deserves to go first is indisputable. Make sure your phone is OFF! If your phone goes off, the bailiff WILL be coming up to […]

It is essential that children end up in the situation that is best for them, whether it requires that the mother or the father has primary custody. If you believe your children would be better off with you, do not hesitate to fight for them!