Posts by Matt Grimshaw
Do 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 MoreUnderstanding Divorce in San Antonio
If you’re thinking about getting divorced, it’s important to understand the process and what types of divorces are available to you here in Texas. Divorce involves a lot of paperwork, so it’s important to choose the right documents, and couples can choose from different types of divorces to fit their particular situations and circumstances. Spouses…
Read MoreWho Keeps the Vacation House in a Divorce?
When couples are going through a divorce, it often leads to battling and bickering over who gets to keep certain things. Most of these worries involve cars, the family home, children, expensive jewelry and artwork, savings, and businesses. However, one of the most recent common concerns seen in San Antonio divorces are vacation houses. Many…
Read MoreWill My Ex Get Any Part of My Military Pension?
While the divorce process in general is the same for servicemembers and civilians, there are some unique challenges when one of both spouses serve. One of the more complicated parts of the military divorce process is determining how, and which, specific military benefits will be split or divided among the parties involved. For couples who…
Read MoreCan My Spouse’s Mental Health Affect My Divorce?
Your spouse’s mental health cannot keep you from successfully getting a divorce, but it can make things more complicated. Depending on the type and severity of the mental health condition from which your spouse is suffering, it can drastically change the approach of your divorce legal proceedings, as well as the results involving decisions about…
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 to Prepare for Your Child’s Education After a Divorce
It’s difficult enough for children when parents divorce. It’s even more difficult when a divorce affects the ability of a child to obtain a college education when both the parents and children were looking forward to the child’s college years. Unfortunately, living apart means each parent needs to pay for a separate place to live,…
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…
Read MoreWill My Divorce Affect My Child’s TRICARE Coverage?
TRICARE is the military’s healthcare program for active duty service members (ADSMs), family members of ADSMs, National Guard and Reserve members and their family members, retirees and the family members of retirees, survivors, and certain former spouses worldwide. TRICARE includes the full health care resources of the Military Health System including military hospitals and clinics.…
Read MoreI’m Being Stationed Elsewhere; Can You Help Me with My Custody Modification?
As an active duty servicemember, something you will always have to face is frequent relocation. Military personnel often find themselves receiving a permanent change of station, which means that they will need to move within the next coming weeks or months. While this is an expected part of military life, it can make things very…
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