When the decision is made to attempt co-parent with the other parent, it is important to remember that it is in the best interest of the child(ren). Co-parenting with an ex-spouse has its challenges, no matter how amicable. For co-parenting to be successful, these challenges need to be overcome with your ex-spouse, which is often […]
The decision to file for divorce is never easy. Whether you are considering a divorce or if a divorce is imminent, the first step is to find and consult with a competent, experienced family law attorney. Finding the best divorce attorney in Houston can be a bit more complicated than a Google search. There a […]
As we venture out from our shelters, businesses begin to reopen and a sense of a new normal develops after the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, parents must decide when to resume their regular child custody and visitation schedules. Some parents have implemented temporary custody arrangements to help ensure the safety of their children, themselves, […]
The most visible sign of our unstable economy in the pandemic crisis is the roller coaster stock market, which, at one point, wiped out all of its gains since Trump took office. But almost all economic assets have been negatively affected by the coronavirus, either directly or indirectly. This near-universal devaluation has a direct effect […]
19 tips for parenting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Prepared by Susan Myres of Houston, Texas, President of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Myres & Associates firm owner. Laura Belleau of Tucson, Arizona, AAML Second Vice-President and Editor of AAML publication, Child-Centered Residential Guidelines. Please note: This is not legal advice for a […]
The decision to file for divorce does not come easily, especially during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown. Pressures from the outbreak, together with the stress of being forced together for an undetermined amount of time, are putting many marriages to the test. Many people are left with more questions than answers once they have decided […]
Child-support and the Coronavius What if you can’t pay your court-ordered child support because of the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Everyone is feeling the effects of coronavirus and, for many, the virus has resulted in an abrupt and drastic loss of income in a variety of heartbreaking ways: Maybe you have been laid off […]
The current uncertainty that parents are facing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is leaving divorced or separated parents with many unanswered questions regarding child visitation and child custody. In response to child custody and child-related concerns, our lawyers have issued a general statement to assist the numerous families struggling with what is going on in […]
SEVEN GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS WHO ARE DIVORCED/SEPARATED AND SHARING CHILD CUSTODY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC From the leaders of groups that deal with families in crisis: Susan Myres, President of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Dr. Matt Sullivan, President of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Annette Burns, AAML and Former President […]
Protecting your privacy during a divorce can be one of the most critical steps you take during your divorce proceedings. As a divorce and family law firm in Houston, Texas, we are continuously evolving the way we protect client information. From financial statements to court pleadings, it is the firm’s responsibility to safeguard the personal […]
