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 very little...

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 it would be...

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...