If you are divorcing for the first time in Texas, you may be concerned about things you have heard. There are myths about divorce that our attorneys at Springer & Lyle want to clarify. Common Myths About Divorce Children can choose which parent they want to live with. In Texas, a child under the age of 18 cannot…
Divorced parents often find coparenting difficult in the best of times. The COVID-19 pandemic has only complicated it. Parents who share custody may be questioning if, during this unprecedented holiday season, are the current possession orders in force. At Springer & Lyle, we want to help parents deal with co-parenting…
If you are the parent with whom your child lives, it can be extremely upsetting to have your child claim that he or she does not want to visit the other parent. The child may cry when the parent arrives for visitation and refuse to even get in the car. You…
The American Institute of Stress uses a chart developed many years ago by psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe. The doctors assigned different points to 49 life events and then added them up to see how much stress a person was experiencing. They determined that getting a divorce is the second most stressful life…
Divorce attorneys can discuss with you the circumstances of your case and give you an estimate about how much a divorce will cost. This estimate may not be accurate since there are many variables and each case is different. Attorneys generally charge by the hour for the time they spend on…
Going through a divorce is stressful. There are many decisions that need to be made about property division, child custody, child support, and more. Sometimes, in the turmoil of decision-making, mistakes are made. At the law firm of Springer & Lyle, we guide you through the process with a keen…
Going through a divorce is indeed a difficult emotional experience. It is tempting to post status updates to your friends on social media. You want to vent about injustices you feel from your soon-to-be ex-spouse. You may say something you plan on doing to get revenge. You are tempted to post…
Texas family law stresses the importance of parenting after a divorce. Like the Texas divorce courts, the family law attorneys at Springer & Lyle will look out for the best interests of the children who will be affected by a divorce. We will help you develop a strong parenting plan,…
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…
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