Dallas Law Blog
Co-parenting with a narcissist is likely impossible
You may have seen stories of parents who split up but are still able to work as a team, and even include new spouses, to raise the children they share. While this might look like a storybook outcome for a child custody arrangement, it isn’t one that’s possible in all...
Am I responsible for my ex’s debt in Texas?
As unfortunate as it is to hear, the answer to that hard question is, possibly. No divorce trail is painless, but it can be even worse if a lot of debt is looming over both of your heads. You may worry how much of that debt you’re going to be burdened by when the...
What does community property mean in a Texas divorce?
If you find yourself considering divorce, it can feel like you have to learn a new language as you tried to decipher all of the legal jargon related to the dissolution of marriage in Texas. Some of the terms you will need to familiarize yourself with will have direct...
Divorced parents have rights, responsibilities under Texas law
Now that you’ve divorced, your children don’t live with you on a full-time basis, but you still want to be as involved in their lives as possible. What rights do you have under Texas law? Unless a court rules otherwise, all parents always have the legal right to: Be...
Protect against these common sticking points in divorce
As you prepare for divorce, you do your best to consider anything and everything that could go wrong. And by doing so, you position yourself to best handle anything that comes your way. Once you decide to divorce, turn your attention to common sticking points such as...
Children with special needs require parenting plan adaptation
Going through a divorce when children are involved is a challenging undertaking. It becomes even more challenging when you have a child who has special needs. The unique needs of the child must be a central factor in all decisions made for the parenting plan. There...
Is there such a thing as a “good” divorce?
The moment that you announce that you’re getting a divorce, it starts: Everybody you know seems to have a “divorce horror story” to tell. It’s important to remember that their stories are not your story. Every situation is unique, so don’t let others’ stories scare...
Plan for disagreements with your ex
Child custody matters don’t bring out the best in people, so remembering that things might get a bit difficult as you venture through this may help you to address the issues. One thing that shouldn’t ever be acceptable as you handle these disagreements is either...
Why a Texas no-fault divorce may be your best path to freedom
You want a divorce, but your spouse does not. However much they beg you to think again, you are sure it is the right thing to do. Thankfully a no-fault divorce can help you end your marriage, whether your spouse agrees or not. Do I have to prove my spouse has done...
Establishing paternity benefits you, your child and the child’s mother
The Dallas area is home to many different types of families, including nontraditional couples that aren't married. Many of those couples also have children. That can sometimes cause problems if the parents split up and the father hasn't established paternity. When any...
