Relocating when you are subject to a child custody or visitation agreement has always been complex. Since the economy turned downward several years ago, many parents have faced a new urgency; the need to move for a job opportunity in another part of Texas or the U.S. Regardless of the reason for your need to relocate with your minor child following a divorce or paternity dispute, count on the … [Read more...]
Texas Divorce and Members of the Military
Things to Consider as a Member of the Armed Forces Members of the armed forces and their spouses know that, as enlisted individuals, military members often face unique challenges. It frequently comes as a surprise to learn, though, that military members and their families can face unique challenges during divorce proceedings. For instance: Unique rules and laws govern the division of military … [Read more...]
Division of Marital Property Under the Community Property Laws of Texas
Providing Legal Information Regarding Your Property Rights Like many other states, Texas if a community property state. This legal fact will affect your rights during the division property owned by you and your spouse during divorce. In community property states, property that is acquired during a marriage is considered part of the marital property or part of the community that was created by … [Read more...]
Parental Alienation Syndrome
Children are innocents when it comes to divorce. For the most part, children would never choose for their parents to be separated or divorced. Texas family law courts recognize this. Judges make decisions about custody that are in the best interests of any minor children. Unfortunately, custody laws cannot prevent one parent from choosing to alienate or try to destroy the bond that the other … [Read more...]
Advantages of Collaborative Divorce in Texas
Collaborative law offers divorcing Texas couples an alternative to a traditional divorce. Collaborative divorce aims to eliminate the adversarial process and remove the fear and anxiety in divorce. This approach to divorce draws on the resources of both spouses to collaborate to find solutions that work for the transitioning family. Unlike a traditional divorce, which focuses on the legal issues, … [Read more...]
Obama Backs Gay Marriage-How Will It Impact the Presidential Race?
President Obama’s announcement on Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage has, not surprisingly, brought impassioned responses on all sides of the debate. Those who have supported gay rights and same-sex equality, who have been disappointed in what they saw as unfulfilled campaign promises, have a new sense of hope and energy. But conservative Christians, strong in their belief that the Bible … [Read more...]
Determining Child Custody and Visitation in Texas
If you are considering filing for divorce in Texas, and you have minor children, your primary concern will be the well-being of your children after the divorce is final. As a parent, you always want what is best for your children. At the same time, you want to play a meaningful role in their growth and development. This blog post identifies how child custody and visitation are determined in … [Read more...]
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We are result-oriented, and we built our success through dedication and understanding our clients’ needs as well as the law and family law process. Mr. Conner intentionally limits the number of matters he handles at any given time to ensure every client receives the personal attention and dedication they deserve. Our success is predicated on Mr. Conner’s ability to treat every client as if he … [Read more...]