Family Law

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Adopting a child is such a selfless and fulfilling act – but that does not make the process any less overwhelming. There are quite a few laws and regulations you need to abide by, and the state of Texas also requires you to go through a home study before you are officially cleared and considered…

There are a lot of parts of a divorce that can be challenging to handle. Asset division is usually a trigger; so, too, are discussions about spousal maintenance. But when children are involved and spouses are arguing over custody, stress levels can really flare up. Thankfully, Texas has some set rules in place for determining…

If you are or are a spouse of someone who is on active military duty in San Antonio or elsewhere in the country, educating yourself about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is more than worthwhile. The law was created to provide active military members with extra protection and assistance in the event of financial…