Houston Family Law Blog
Improving parental fitness during custody cases
During child custody disputes, a parent's character and capabilities are under a microscope. Battling parents often use any mistakes or character flaws against the other person to "win" custody. If you are worried about your past as a parent or what your ex might...
Disagreements on Vaccinations in a Time of COVID
For many in Texas, children and teens across the State will begin returning to school in August. Understandably, many parents may be concerned about vaccinations – especially during these times of COVID. By law, Texas does have certain legal requirements specifying...
How do I Legally Change my Child’s Name?
This is a question that we at Skillern Firm have been asked frequently. There are many reasons for wanting to change the name of a child. Perhaps it is to keep the name of the child and the parent who has custody the same. Perhaps a name is a family name and a parent...
Is Dating During Separation or While a Divorce is Pending Considered Adultery?
Here at the Skillern Firm, our Houston Family Lawyers have been asked this question. We often see instances where two legally married spouses may be separated for a time prior to initiating a divorce proceeding. Or at times the process of a divorce (and it is a...
Annulments
An annulment, as opposed to a divorce, is a lawsuit that is brought by one party against another when there is a legal impediment to the creation of a valid marriage. Texas law provides for a set of enumerated grounds that would serve as the basis for an annulment....
Premarital Agreements
During the time when two future spouses intend to be married, the discussion of entering into a premarital agreement can be cumbersome and unromantic. But, premarital agreements serve a purpose beyond the general idea that the agreement is used to control or...
Ask a Family Law Attorney: How Is Property Divided in a Divorce in TX?
Dividing the assets in a divorce is one of the hardest aspects, along with settling child custody and alimony matters. The laws in Texas are clear about splitting all property equally, but depending on your situation, certain things will be excluded or treated...
Father’s Rights – How Do I Get Joint Custody?
In Texas, many fathers have asked the Family Lawyers at Skillern Firm this very question. In Texas courts, the word “custody” is just not used. The Courts and the Law in Texas refer to Conservatorship, Possession, and Access. Each of these words have a different...
Enforcing the Terms of a Divorce Decree
There are many situations in which someone may want to enforce the terms of a divorce decree. An ex-spouse may have missed child support payments. They may keep the children longer and drop them off later than they are supposed to. Perhaps the Divorce Decree required...
Tips to prepare for your first holiday season after divorce
Whether you recently finalized your divorce or are still going through one, the upcoming holiday season can be a source of great stress and uncertainty. If you feel apprehensive about the coming weeks, consider the following ways tips to make the holidays more...