Beginning January 2019 we will see many new judicial faces in the Harris County courtrooms. We look forward to working with the newly elected Harris County Family Court Judges and their staff. 245TH Judge Tristan H. Longino Associate Judge Jim Cooper 246TH Judge Angela Graves-Harrington Associate Judge Yahaira Quezada 247TH Judge Janice Berg Associate […]
In a divorce, child visitation rights are often one of the most contentious issues facing the mother and father. In many cases, a fair and equitable parenting plan can be worked out and adhered to, but in some cases, divorced parents seem to have problems sticking to that plan and being able to successfully co-parent […]
International child custody has been on the rise in recent years, causing a growing problem in custody battles, as parents flee with their children, against court orders, leaving their foreign ex-spouses with few options to enforce their orders. The federal law that governs international child custody disputes is the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act. It specifically […]
Sadly, millions of Americans suffer from addictions ranging from prescription medication and OTC drugs to alcohol and illegal drugs. Aside from the health dangers, addiction can tear families apart, many times leading to divorce. If you are an addict or are seeking to divorce a spouse because of their addiction, you need to be aware […]
In Texas, when one spouse must make regular payments to another spouse after a divorce proceeding, this court ordered alimony is known as spousal maintenance. There are factors in determining spousal support that impact your spousal support eligibility. Judges will begin with the assumption that no spousal support is due during a divorce, and it is […]
One of the most difficult issues to deal with in a divorce is how and when each parent may have access to their children. Father’s rights, mother’s rights, and even grandparents’ rights are all guided by one thing –the best interests of the child. Protect your parental rights during divorce. The court takes into account […]
