A looming question for parents contemplating separation or divorce is how much time they will have with their child once everyone is not living under the same roof. Sometimes, I see a parent who fears losing access to the day-to-day routines they cherish-helping with homework, getting kids ready for school, or rushing around to make sure everyone has breakfast before getting out the door in the morning. Sometimes, I see a parent who is angry and assumes he will be left with v

What is “Sole Custody” and “Joint Custody,” Really? A common question I hear from clients or parents exploring their options in a family court proceedings is: “Will I get sole custody, or will we have joint custody?” It’s a natural question, but in Texas family law, the word “custody” does not actually have a specific legal meaning the way most people think it does. Even after we talk about it in consultation, the terminology can still feel confusing to clients, so I thought

I will start by saying—I don’t think there is a situation in which you could be too prepared for mediation. Preparation is absolutely the...

01. Privacy & Confidentiality You may have already read on our Mediation Page about the layers of confidentiality associated with the...

If you are browsing the internet trying to learn about divorce proceedings in Texas, you may have stumbled across the term, “Uncontested...

The purpose of this post is to offer only high-level support and guidance as you begin this chapter of life. Maybe after trying...