Recent Blog Posts
How Adoptive Families Can Protect Against Fraud
You and your family have made the decision to try and adopt a child. You believe that you will not only be able to give a child a warm and loving home, but also that adoption will be meaningful and fulfilling for you as well. While you want to jump right in, you need… Read More »
Average Divorce Time Frame in Texas
When you and your spouse first got married, you believed it was going to last forever. However, now you’re not so sure, because you’re thinking about getting a divorce. Before filing, you want to know some basic facts, including the average divorce time frame in Texas. Then, you’ll know if you want to go… Read More »
Can I Get Spousal Support If My Divorce Case Is Pending?
You’re getting a divorce. Not only is it taking an emotional toll on you, but a financial one as well. You may have put your work on hold while you were married, or you are facing some sky-high bills due to your divorce. Now, you’re wondering: Can I get spousal support if my divorce… Read More »
Am I Done Paying Child Support After My Child Turns 18?
For years, you’ve paid child support to your ex to pay for your child’s care. But now that your child is turning 18, you’re now wondering: Am I done paying child support? By learning the answer to this question, you can figure out if your obligation is finished and how to move forward with… Read More »
Kids Are Going Back to School Full-Time: Does Your Custody or Visitation Agreement Need to Change?
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, many kids have been forced to go to Zoom school. Now that health authorities have learned to deal with the disease, children are now going back to school full-time, and you’re wondering: Does your custody or visitation agreement need to change? Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC in Houston, Texas are… Read More »
Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?
When you get a divorce, you not only have to decide on child custody issues and how to divide your assets and debts, you also have to make tough decisions regarding your pets and figure out who is going to get the pets in your divorce. After all, pets are very much a part… Read More »
Holiday Visitation Issues to Deal With This Season
As someone who shares custody with your ex, you’re used to dealing with a variety of situations that come up. You’re just trying to make it work in the best way possible for the sake of your children. However, now that the holidays are fast approaching, you know you’ll need to deal with some… Read More »
New Visitation Law in Texas Added 50-Mile Category September 1
It’s sometimes said that the only constant in life is that things will change. That saying applies to the law, too. In its most recent session, the Texas legislature passed Section 153.3171 of the Family Code. In effect, this section strengthens the visitation schedule for parents living within fifty or fewer miles of each… Read More »
How Visitation Works During Summer Vacation
If you’re planning for Summer you may be wondering: how does child visitation work during summer vacation? After all, you’d love to spend more time with your kids and take them on trips with you. However, you aren’t sure if you’ll legally be able to. No matter what, you want to guarantee that you’re… Read More »
Getting a Military Divorce in Texas
When you and your spouse got married, you were convinced that you were going to be together forever. They stood with you through thick and thin, which included getting deployed and possibly even suffering from an injury. While you never imagined you’d be getting a military divorce, now you have to figure out how… Read More »