By Brian Tackett | Published November 7, 2020 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody, fit parents, shared custody | Comments Off on Unique Child Custody Battle Leads to Reaffirmation of the Rights of Fit Parents
Unique Child Custody Battle Leads to Reaffirmation of the Rights of Fit Parents
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a North Texas father full custody of his daughter, ending a years-long saga that captured headlines across the state and setting a legal precedent in the process. The facts of the case, In Re Christopher John Clay, are heartbreaking. Chris Clay had a daughter with his longtime girlfriend, Arli Read More
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Dividing Closely Held Business Ownership in a Texas Divorce
Aside from the typical property division issues involved in divorce, there may be a business interest that both spouses may be entitled to share. This includes a stake in a closely held company, even if only one spouse is the actual owner. Texas is a community property state, which means that all property acquired by Read More
Read MoreWhat Defines a Child’s Best Interests in Custody Cases?
When divorcing parents cannot agree on custody and visitation arrangements, the family court judge will make determinations that best serve the child’s emotional and physical needs. In other words, the child’s best interests are the priority, and parents will need to demonstrate to the judge how their desired custody arrangement serves those interests. Texas courts Read More
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What Property Received By A Spouse During Marriage Is Not Community Property?
Divorce can be a confusing and contentious process. Separating oneself from a spouse becomes even more difficult when attempting to divide assets and property. To fully understand how process and possible outcomes, one must understand the difference between marital property and separate property. Texas is a community property state, which means that any assets or Read More
Read MoreSubject to Division? Community or Separate Property
When considering a divorce in Texas, the first concern many people may have is: how much of our “stuff” is the other party entitled to? In order to answer this question, you must first have a general understanding of how property is classified in Texas. In Texas, for purposes of property division, property is either Read More
Read MoreHow to Deal with Borderline Personality Disorder
People with personality disorders often seem to have two personalities. They might be quite reasonable at work and with friends, then revert to dysfunctional, extreme behaviors at home. Personality disorders usually begin in childhood or adolescence, and while those around people with personality disorders wish they would change, it doesn’t happen without: 1) recognition, 2) Read More
Read MoreA Child Who Wishes to Determine Guardianship
During a divorce involving children, it’s fairly common for one parent to insist that their child wishes to determine custody matters and is further willing to speak with the judge about it. The question is: can a child make decisions regarding custody during a divorce? The simple answer is no… at least not really. Under Read More
Read MorePost-Divorce Checklist
Going through a divorce is a stressful time in anyone’s life. When the judge pronounces “You are divorced”, there’s the immediate reaction of relief and a sense of finality. For some people, when they leave the Court, it is final. However, for many others there is still a lot of work left to do. If Read More
Read MoreThe Impact and Effects of Divorce on Children — How The Unintended Consequences of Divorce Can Affect Those We Love
When a couple dissolves their marriage, they often don’t fully grasp how the divorce affects their children. Children, regardless of age, are significantly affected when their parents are going through a divorce. Often, during a divorce, the effects on children can be just as drastic as they are on the parents, and often even more Read More
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