People contemplating a divorce would be well-advised to take stock of their current circumstances and evaluate whether they are in a position to proceed. A divorce is very disruptive to your life. It will affect your living arrangements, … [Read more...]
Payment of Child Support in Texas
Can Child Support Be Paid Directly to the Custodial Parent? Can a Non-Custodial Parent Make Payments in Cash? Like all other states, Texas mandates that when a couple divorces, they must both continue to provide financial support to any minor … [Read more...]
Understanding Standard Possession Orders and Parenting Time in Texas
What You Can Expect from an SPO in a Texas Divorce Proceeding In divorce proceedings where there are minor children involved, one of the most difficult disputes to resolve involves custody and visitation, also referred to in Texas as possession and … [Read more...]
Can Text Messages Be Used Against Me in a Texas Divorce Proceeding?
Are Text Messages Admissible as Evidence in Family Law and Other Civil Proceedings? Text messaging has become a way of life, replacing emails and phone conversations in many instances. The increased use of texting raises important questions … [Read more...]
Remote Hearings & Trials
I'm attorney Keith Spencer, a board certified family law attorney with Bailey and Galyen. Most courts today are conducting hearings and trials via media platforms such as Zoom these days instead of in person proceedings. But make no mistake, these … [Read more...]
When Your Ex-Spouse Puts Your Child at Risk
Your Options When You Have Evidence That Your Child May Be Unsafe When you’re a divorced parent, time spent away from your children can be hard. You understand it’s important for them to have strong relationships with your ex, but you miss them. … [Read more...]
Supreme Court of Texas: New Rules Regarding Lawsuits, Divorces and Other Legal Proceedings
The Supreme Court of Texas has adopted new rules regarding lawsuits, divorces, and other legal proceedings filed after January 1, 2021. Effective immediately, parties to litigation in Texas are under a requirement to provide each other with a wide … [Read more...]
How Do I Adopt My Grandchild in Texas?
The Legal Process for Adopting Your Grandchildren For many, the bond with a grandchild can be just as strong, if not stronger than that with a child, often with fewer challenges than a parental relationship. When your children have children but lack … [Read more...]
Can I Change Attorneys Once My Divorce Has Started?
When Can/Should You Look for New Counsel to Handle Your Divorce? When you're a party to a divorce, it's important to have a lawyer who understands your situation and what you need, someone you know will listen to your concerns and help you take the … [Read more...]
What Happens If There’s a Child Support Arrearage When
a Child Turns 18?
Is the Child Support Order Still Enforceable? In a Texas divorce where there are minor children, the court will generally order the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. All Texas child support orders include an income … [Read more...]
How to Request a Change in a Child Support Order in Texas
Amending a Divorce Decree When Circumstances Change When you get divorced in Texas, and you have minor children, part of the final order establishes which parent has managing conservatorship (custody), how and when the non-custodial parent will have … [Read more...]
What Factors Are Considered When Determining Custody in a Texas Divorce?
Child Custody in a Texas Divorce What Courts Do and Don't Consider When Granting Custody The determination of where a minor child will reside, and when a non-custodial parent may spend time with the child, are often the most challenging issues to … [Read more...]