Over the course of a year, the disparity between a Texas Standard/Expanded Standard possession schedule and a 50/50 schedule amounts to less than one day every other week, but Texans spend millions of dollars fighting... Read More >
Chances are you’ve already set new years’ resolutions and the changes you so desperately want to make to improve your life. For many, that includes promises to exercise more often, eat healthier, spend more time... Read More >
The Pre-Nup Discussion!
by Deron Sugg as published by Good Life Family magazine
The “pre-nup discussion” is a lot like the “birds and the bees talk” in that the mere mention of either is grimace-inducing, despite their potentially formative roles in one’s future. I mean, let’s be honest,... Read More >
Premarital agreements are commonly known as “prenups”–and we’re willing to bet that word conjures images of celebrity couples like Brad and Angelina. Premarital agreements, however, are not just for celebrities. Anyone who will soon be... Read More >
In June, the Office of Attorney General for the State of Texas announced that the maximum amount of child support that can be ordered under the Texas Child Support Guidelines will increase effective Sept. 1.... Read More >
An amicable divorce? It’s rare, but possible. An amicable divorce with a narcissist? Impossible. If this is what you’re facing, expect your divorce to have a few extra challenging layers than the one your friend... Read More >
Pets can provide unbelievable companionship and unconditional love for adults and children. Yet, animals, such as dogs, cats, and horses, are considered personal property for divorce purposes and unfortunately can also be the subject of... Read More >
Taking the next step from collegiate athletics to professional athletics is an incredible opportunity, but also a massive undertaking. It is often the case that athletes rely on a team of representatives to guide them... Read More >
Active involvement is key in any custody consideration. Being a divorced dad going through a custody case is rarely a simple process. But there are steps every dad can take (and should take) to ensure... Read More >
If Texas legalizes marijuana, courts and family law practitioners should not presume parents are negligent or endangering their child if they are consuming marijuana as authorized. Should parents’ rights to their children be impacted because... Read More >
More and more jurisdictions are requiring parties to attend mediation at least once, and sometimes twice, before walking into court for trial. In family law cases (divorces, child custody disputes, complex property division, etc.) emotions... Read More >