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Temporary Orders in a Divorce
You and your spouse may be ready to get a divorce. However, the divorce process can be lengthy. And during the time you’re going through the process, there may be many issues that you and your spouse need to work out. In Texas, a divorce will not be finalized until at least 60 days… Read More »
Holiday Visitation Schedules During COVID-19
The holidays are coming up soon. This means that parents who are sharing custody of their children are working out exactly what visitation will look like based on their court-ordered agreements. However, COVID-19 may be altering their plans. Parents may be dealing with issues like: The child having to travel to another part of… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Mediation and a Divorce Trial?
Lately, things have been hard for you and your spouse, and now you’ve both agreed that getting a divorce is the best thing for the both of you and your family going forward. However, you know that you don’t want to go through a lengthy, contentious and costly divorce process, so you’re looking into… Read More »
How to Make Child Custody Modifications in Texas
Determining child custody can be tough for any family. It’s hard on parents, who are divorced, the children, who may not be handling the divorce well and any extended family members who are involved. After the visitation schedule is determined, one parent might feel like the court didn’t grant them enough time to spend… Read More »
The Importance of Keeping Your Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Up to Date
Lately, you’ve been finding it difficult to pay your child support or spousal maintenance in Texas. While many people are going through a rough time financially because of COVID-19, the high unemployment rate, and the economic downturn, that doesn’t mean you can shirk your responsibilities. In fact, the court could make some hefty judgments… Read More »
My Ex Lost Their Job Because of COVID-19 and Isn’t Paying Child Support: What Do I Do?
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the American economy. The unemployment rate in the U.S. was at a staggering 14.7% compared to just 4.4% only one month prior. In Texas alone, more than 2.3 million people have filed for unemployment since the middle of March. You may be concerned now not only because of COVID-19… Read More »
Binding Settlement Agreements in Child Custody Cases
Most family law cases are settled, including child custody cases. But it’s one thing to settle child custody cases, and another thing to make binding settlement agreements. Texas law contains specific requirements for settlement agreements involving children. The experienced child custody lawyers of Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC, know how to make enforceable child… Read More »
Can I Refuse Visitation If My Ex-Spouse Had Coronavirus?
Coronavirus has swept the entire planet, affecting more than 3 million people around the world, with 1 million+ in the United States alone. In Texas, there have been more than 28,000 confirmed cases as well as nearly 800 deaths. People who share children with an ex-spouse or ex-partner may be worried about whether or… Read More »
LGBT Divorces in Texas
When you decided to marry your partner, you were completely in love, and you thought you’d be together forever. You’ve built up your lives since you tied the knot; maybe you purchased a home, had kids or supported each other in your respective careers. Now, however, you’ve decided to go your separate ways, and… Read More »
How Do Prenuptial Agreements Work in Texas?
You’re getting married in Texas soon, and you couldn’t be more excited. But before the big day, you want to put everything on the table with your spouse-to-be. Along with hopes and dreams for your future together, you would like to agree on your expectations of one another and lay out exactly what should… Read More »