What’s the Waiting Period for a divorce in Texas? The waiting period for a divorce in Texas is 60 days from the date the Original Petition of Divorce was filed at the courthouse. When the other party was served with the initial divorce papers does not effect this waiting period. The 60 days is calculated […]
Legal Aid and Volunteer Legal Services
There is help for those who cannot afford traditional legal services. Beyond the other low-cost options many attorneys offer (flat fee, limited scope, etc.) there are more low-cost options. Some parties cannot afford traditional attorney representation or a choice is made that funds would be better used somewhere else other than traditional attorney representation. Texas […]
Can my boyfriend/girlfriend pickup my child from the other parent?
After parties separate, it is highly likely that they will date other people at some point in the future. When that happens, then another person is pulled into the orbit of the parent’s custody arrangement. This can be a emotional and contentious proposition, especially when children are involved. In most Standard Visitation Orders, there are […]
Can I go to my child’s activity when it’s not my day for a visit?
A Parent can go to any public event, practice, performance, recital, or game for their children regardless of the visitation schedule.