In many cases, women are awarded custody of the children. However, many people think that women are always automatically awarded custody of the children. However, times are changing. More men are getting custody of their children. There are several things that the court takes into consideration before awarding custody. Who…
More and more family judges in Texas it seems are willing to move away from standard custody procedure in the state and render judgments in favor of 50/50 shared child custody arrangements. Currently, Texas adheres to a standard possession schedule which allows for the non-custodial parents to spend time with…
When spouses find themselves with irreconcilable differences they often seek information about the divorce process. The time it takes to get a divorce, the waiting period for filing a petition and getting a divorce decree, residency requirements, separation prerequisites, court costs and legal costs vary depending on jurisdiction and the…
If you are newly divorced or have a new custody arrangement, you may be looking for ways to entertain the kids this summer that won’t break the bank. There’s some truth to the old saying that “two can live as cheaply as one.” For a previously married couple to suddenly…
The kids are so excited! School’s out! Summer Vacation! But for single parents or divorced parents who share custody, just the thought of Summer might be enough to bring on a case of hives. With summer comes a change of normal routine visitation schedules. Depending on the Court’s orders for…
An order or decree issued in a family law case concerning children generally includes a possession schedule and provides for the payment of child support. Unfortunately, parents don’t always comply with the order or decree. Texas law provides many remedies to a parent that has been denied possession of a…
Most parents that have been involved in a divorce or paternity proceeding are familiar with their routine possession schedule. However, questions frequently arise during the holiday season. Does the first, third, and fifth weekend schedule apply? Is there a visitation period for midweek? The holiday season can result in confusion…
When discussing conservatorship (commonly referred to as custody), parents want to know what rights they may exercise with regard to the child. Who decides what school the child will attend? Who decides when the child will get braces?
On Thursday, July 9, 2015, Mexico’s Colima Volcano erupted. Since then, the volcano has continued to spew soot and ash into the air. At times, the material has been ejected to a height of five miles above the volcano. Experts have said that an eruption of this magnitude has not…
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is the need for courts to make a decision on child custody. As a parent, you have the ability to influence the court by your behavior and your attitudes. The attorneys at the Law Offices of David Kohm recommend that you consider mediation or evaluation to avoid […]
