Austin Family Law Blog

It can be terrifying to realize that you or your child is in danger as a result of threats made or actions taken by a co-parent. In some cases, such as when a co-parent threatens to take a child or children from the home, the other parent should take immediate action...

Navigating divorce and custody cases can be stressful and challenging. Unfortunately, in some instances, the strain is magnified when a co-parent threatens to take a child or children from the home. Such situations can leave the other parent feeling overwhelmed,...

Consistent child support payments are important not just for the parent receiving the payments, but for the health and well being of the child or children. Missed child support payments can seriously impact the life of a child and it is important to make sure overdue...

When navigating divorce and child custody, one of the trickiest challenges is dividing the time a child or children spend with each parent. The Texas Family Code provides a standard, called a Standard Possession Order, to make this process easier and many courts...

When determining visitation for the children of divorced or separated parents, the court’s first consideration is the well-being of the child. The Texas Family Code requires visitation schedules to provide a stable and consistent experience for the child and limit...

One of the biggest questions to answer when navigating a divorce or child custody case is “where will my child or children live?”. Residency restriction orders dictate where a child or children are allowed to live geographically, and allow both parents to have...

Where and how your child will be educated is a very important topic, and one that becomes more complex if co-parents have differing opinions. The legal right for co-parents to make decisions about their children’s education is determined by conservatorship, which also...

When navigating a divorce or child custody case, an important issue that emerges for co-parents is that of child residency restriction. Residency restriction orders are very common in divorce and custody cases and dictate where a child or children are allowed to live...

Conservatorship is an important aspect of child custody that is often overlooked or forgotten by parents. When navigating split custody of a child or children, many parents focus on visitation and child support. Their immediate concern is often what they will pay or...

If you’re in the position of trying to find a good family law attorney in your area, chances are you are navigating a challenging period of your life. It is difficult enough to respond to situations such as divorce, domestic violence, or a child custody battle, and...