When Can Grandparents Seek Custody of Grandchildren?
Family can bring us so much joy and so much heartache all at once. For a lot of grandparents, their grandkids are the light of their lives. You’re there for the birthday parties, the sleepovers, the messy face after too much ice cream. But what happens when that safe, happy world isn’t so safe anymore?…
Read MoreHow to Get a Restraining Order in San Antonio?
Feeling safe is something most of us just expect, right? It’s kind of like breathing—we don’t think about it until something happens to make it hard. But when someone’s behavior leaves you feeling threatened or always looking over your shoulder, it can hit you in a way that’s hard to explain but impossible to ignore.…
Read MoreHow to Calculate Child Support in Texas
In Texas, child support is calculated based on a percentage of a non-custodial parent’s income. It also accounts for the number of children shared between two parents. While there are clear guidelines regarding how much a party might need to pay, the calculations can be complicated. Whether you are trying to determine your child support…
Read MorePostnuptial Agreements: Can They Save a Troubled Marriage?
Every relationship is different, and marriages can be complex. However, there are certain strategies that can help to resolve conflicts and potentially improve or even save a marriage. A postnuptial agreement is one of these strategies. If you are considering a postnuptial agreement, you should consult with an experienced San Antonio prenuptial and postnuptial agreement…
Read MoreWhat Is the Legal Process to Become a Non-Biological Parent to a Child?
The legal process to become a non-biological parent to a child often involves adoption. Depending on the circumstances, other options may be available. To find out which option is best for your situation, meet with a lawyer who has relevant case experience. With help from San Antonio adoption attorneys, you can avoid issues as you…
Read MoreTips for Creating a Co-Parenting Plan That Works
Prioritize the creation of a co-parenting plan that works well for your kids and the other parent. This plan ensures you and your co-parent can enjoy quality time with your children. It also minimizes the risk of conflict that can hurt you, your children, and your co-parent. As you establish a co-parenting plan, get help…
Read MoreThe Impact of Remote Work on Divorce Rates and Settlements
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many couples have had to learn how to adjust to being together almost every waking minute and working in the same location. Although this may have seemed ideal to some, many quickly found out that being together too much caused their marriages distress. Has remote work caused more divorces? Many divorce…
Read MoreMental Health and PTSD Considerations in Military Divorce
Marriages come with challenges that spouses must try to endure and overcome together. However, when one spouse is in the military and develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or another severe mental health condition, it can make marriage even more complicated. Mental health issues usually cause additional stress, frustration, confusion, overwhelmingness, isolation, loneliness, and more. While…
Read MoreImpact of Deployment on Child Custody and Visitation Rights
Military deployments are never easy. You must uproot your entire life and go where needed for several months or years. If you have a child custody or visitation arrangement in place, deployment can make things even more difficult as it often affects the parenting plan and other arrangements that you have created with your child’s…
Read MoreHow Gambling Addiction Leads to Divorce
One of the least discussed addictions that can lead to divorce is gambling addiction. While many people may try to stay in the marriage and help their spouse overcome their gambling issues, some addicts are reluctant to get the help that they need or are ultimately unable to break their gambling habits. When this happens,…
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