Family Law
Preparing for a Child Custody Battle as a Father
Facing a child custody battle can be an overwhelming and stressful experience, especially for fathers who may feel at a disadvantage. In San Antonio, it’s important to remember that every custody case is unique, and positive outcomes are possible when you approach the situation with preparation and determination. Here’s a guide to help you navigate…
Read MorePreparing for Your First Meeting with a San Antonio Family Law Attorney
Family law matters, whether divorce, child custody disputes, or issues surrounding adoption, can be emotionally charged and legally complex. During these challenging times, clear thinking and sound decision-making are essential. Consulting with a qualified San Antonio family law attorney can be the first step toward working through these complexities and securing a favorable outcome. However,…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes That Can Affect Child Custody
When you are going through a child custody battle, it can be difficult to keep your emotions under control. However, if you fail to do this, you can jeopardize your entire case and lose your potential custody or visitation rights. Therefore, in order to ensure that you do not make any wrong decisions or put…
Read MoreCalculating Child Support When Your Ex Is Unable to Work
Dealing with child support isn’t always easy, especially when your ex is unable to work. Whether they cannot work due to disability, cannot find a suitable job, or simply refuse to work, you can still collect child support. However, you will need to do a little legwork yourself in order to obtain the payments owed…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Help Texas’s Relative Caregivers
There are a lot of relative caregivers across the state of Texas. While these individuals do their best to ensure that their relative children do not end up in the foster care system, they find it hard to pay for their medical bills and expenses, school supplies, clothing, and even food. Due to this, many…
Read MoreWhat Is Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation refers to a situation in which one parent deliberately attempts to undermine or damage the child’s relationship with the other parent, often during or after a divorce or separation. It involves psychological manipulation and tactics that aim to turn the child against the targeted parent. This phenomenon can have serious negative effects on…
Read MoreDo Grandparents Have Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas?
The bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren can be incredibly strong and nurturing. However, in certain circumstances, legal issues can arise that challenge these relationships. In the state of Texas, grandparents may seek court-ordered visitation with their grandchildren under specific circumstances outlined in the Texas Family Code. The legal process to pursue visitation rights begins…
Read MoreConsiderations for a Later-in-Life Divorce in San Antonio
The decision to divorce is often a hard one. Even the most amicable splits can have challenges, especially if there are children involved. But the latest divorce trends have nothing to do with young people or couples who haven’t been married long. It’s folks in their parents’ generation who are increasingly deciding to get divorced.…
Read MoreHow Are Holidays and Special Occasions Handled in Standard Possession Orders?
When the summer months, holidays, or special occasions are here, it is common for parents who are going through a divorce to feel like they are missing out when they are not spending time with their children. This can be one of the most challenging aspects of the divorce process, but sooner rather than later…
Read MoreHow Can I Strengthen My Case for Child Custody?
Parents want what’s best for their children. The family courts in Texas want parents, as much as possible, to reach agreements for child custody on their own since a family court judge can never know your children as well as you do. Courts prefer for both parents to be involved in their children’s lives as…
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