The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people a lot of anxiety, particularly for those of us concerned about the health of our family members. For parents, this concern also comes with a high degree of responsibility to keep their children safe from this disease. If you are a parent sharing…
When the court issues its final orders, it expects them to be just that: final. However, courts do recognize that in the case of child custody, there may be a change in circumstances that will require a modification in the custody arrangement. Petitions for modification must be filed in the court…
Texas law has its own set of definitions concerning child custody and visitation. At our Springer & Lyle Denton, Texas law firm, we help our clients understand these legal terms as we work with them to develop a parenting plan that will address all the factors courts consider when determining child custody. Texas Child…
If you are thinking about a divorce, it must mean that you are not as happy as you think you should be. Before you take the leap to divorce court, keep in mind that divorce is not an event, but a process. There are some things you can do while you are still thinking about…
Getting divorced can be one of the hardest and scariest things that you may ever do. For this reason, you should not do it alone. A good lawyer from Springer & Lyle will help you through this difficult time, especially when it comes to dealing with your finances. Here are…
Social Media is still a relatively new phenomenon, and depending on how often and how you use it in your life, it can impact your divorce and legal proceedings. What gets posted on the internet can never really go away, so it’s important to consider how what is posted on…
The implications and impact divorce can have on your life can be overwhelming. There’s not just the emotional side to deal with, there are often children to think of, housing to sort out and complex legal details. In this time of turmoil, you need compassion, straight talk, and practical solutions. You…
Dealing with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the context of divorce can be a sensitive situation. Providing Grounds for the Divorce While Texas is a no-fault state, meaning that you can file for divorce without having to show wrongdoing on the part of either spouse, you can also file…
If you are a grandparent worried about your grandchildren’s future during a divorce that has resulted in the children being taken in by Child Protective Services (CPS), you likely want to know more about grandparents’ rights in a divorce. The good news is that as a grandparent, you do not…
I hear this one frequently and there is no simple, satisfying answer. First, some basics: Your creditors were not parties to your divorce action so they cannot be made to follow the final decree of divorce and only look to the spouse ordered to pay the debt. Creditors and debt…
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