A Big Win for Texas Parents! In a recent case last month, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that a fit parent’s opinion counts over non-parents. Who is a Fit Parent? Generally, a “fit” parent has no criminal record or family violence orders – anything that makes a parent’s character questionable. This may sound like a […]
When Mediation Does Not Work, What Happens Next? Mediation is a method of resolving conflicts between two parties. The mediator is a neutral, impartial person helping the parties to reach an agreement or settlement. Harris county court policy requires that the parties attempt to resolve their disputes. In other words, the court wants to make […]
What are the common causes of conflict in family relationship? Intimate partners have disagreements. Parents and children clash. Even friends, siblings, and colleagues exchange hurtful words. The settings may be different, but family relationships have their differences. As a result, a good place to start for resolving conflicts is the foundation. CAUSES of Conflict DISAGREEMENT: […]
Why Mediation is Important and How to Choose a Good Mediator. Mediation is the process of resolving conflicts through a neutral party. In most courts, the judges require that the parties attend mediation. The goal is to give them an opportunity to resolve their issues outside of the courtroom. The goal of mediation is to […]
Spanking and Corporal Punishment Gone are the days when a parent can spank a child wherever they want or however they want. No more. The Texas Family Code explains the danger in hitting a child or “inflicting bodily injury” or “physical pain”. Well, spanking causes physical pain, right? Does that mean it is illegal to […]
Can I Deny the Non-Custodial Parent Visitation? If you are worried about your child’s welfare and well-being, then you need to talk to a family lawyer. Your counsel needs to know about the other parent. First, let us talk about the elephant in the room (or the main questions). No. You cannot deny the other […]
Lost your job? Child support and unemployment If you are struggling to pay child support because you have lost your job, you are not alone. In the United States, unemployment rate has gone up to 14.7%. The pandemic has affected job rate. People have lost their jobs. Companies have cut down employment. Sales have gone […]
I want to know about Geographic Restrictions. What is it? Geographic restrictions limit where your child lives. In a custody order or divorce decree, there may be a section that tells the primary conservator what county or counties the child resides. For example, if there is clause in there, it will read: “to Harris county […]
“I am married to a married man! Is my marriage valid?” This question usually comes up during a probate process. When the husband dies, the wife (during probate) may discover that the man was previously married. Who gets the community property? Who will be the administrator of his estate? This is one of the scenarios […]
What you need to know about co-parenting in a pandemic. Co-Parenting is rough. Co-parenting in a pandemic is extra work. What is Co-Parenting? Co-Parenting is the act of two parents working together to share the parenting responsibilities of a child. In the video below, I answered the three questions that parents ask frequently. They are […]