Tips for Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer

If you are currently contemplating divorce, or have already made the decision to end your marriage, you are likely dealing with a significant amount of emotional upheaval and stress in your life right now. Although you may realize the importance of finding the right divorce attorney to help you through the often difficult process of divorce that lies ahead, you may not have any idea where to start finding the right attorney. This is certainly understandable. Unless you have needed [ ] The post Tips for Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Should I Consult a Divorce Attorney before I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce?

The decision  to end a marriage and seek a divorce is not one that should be made without adequate consideration and contemplation. In fact, for many people it takes months, if not years, of thinking about it before they decide to pursue a divorce. Once the decision has been made, however, the spouse must be told of the decision. If you are contemplating divorce, or have already decided you wish to pursue a divorce, you will need to consult with [ ] The post Should I Consult a Divorce Attorney before I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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5 Tips for Finding the Right Adoption Attorney

The process of adopting a child is one of the most fulfilling, yet emotional, journeys you will take during your lifetime. Like most journeys, the road to adoption can be difficult to navigate and may be riddled with obstacle. The key to successfully navigating the path to adoption is to have an experienced Texas adoption attorney on your side. Like many people in your position, however, you may have no idea where to begin in your search for the right adoption attorney. After all, an adoption attorney is not someone you have likely worked with in the past.  Ultimately, only you can decide which adoption attorney is right for you and your needs; however, the following five tips for finding the right adoption attorney may help you in your search. Be clear about what/who you need. This may sound like an obvious tip; however, people often begin the search for an attorney without being clear, in their own head, what they need beyond needing an attorney. Any attorney with a license to prac
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10 Questions an Adoption Lawyer Can Answer

Adopting a child can result in the creation of a family or it can enlarge an existing family. For both a child hoping for a forever family and an adult hoping to become a parent it can be the realization of a dream. The adoption process, however, can be a complex and often confusing process. Navigating the legal system can be a challenge under ideal circumstances. Adopting a child is often an emotionally draining time period, creating less than ideal circumstances. If you are contemplating adoption, or have already made the decision to adopt a child, the most important step you can take to reduce the frustration and confusion often caused by the legal system is to retain the services of an experienced Texas adoption lawyer. To illustrate how important the right attorney can be, consider the following 10 questions an adoption lawyer can answer for you.
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How Is a Father’s Rights Lawyer Different from a Traditional Divorce Lawyer?

Going through a divorce is rarely easy, even if you are the one who make the decision to end your marriage. If you are a father of minor children, a divorce can be downright terrifying given the historical preferences a mother has been given by the legal system in a divorce. Although most of those preferences have officially been abolished by new statutes that call for decisions to be made using neutral criteria, the reality is that a father can still face an uphill battle in divorce court. One way to give yourself an advantage if you are a father facing a divorce is to retain the services of a father’s rights divorce lawyer. How is a father’s rights lawyer different from a traditional divorce lawyer? The most important differences is that a father’s rights divorce lawyer has chosen to focus his or her legal practice on protecting and enforcing the rights of fathers in divorce and family law cases. Challenges a Father Faces in a Divorce Making the decision to end a marriage is u
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Why You Should Work with a Father’s Rights Divorce Attorney

If you are a father who is contemplating divorce, battling for custody, behind in child support payments, or otherwise embroiled in the legal system, you are likely feeling as though the entire system is stacked against you. Everywhere you turn it may seem as though your wife, ex-wife, or the mother of your child has more rights than you do. Legally, this isn’t necessarily true; however, it is easy to understand why you may feel that way. Clearly you need a good divorce attorney; however, you don’t just need a divorce attorney, you need a father’s rights divorce attorney. A Father’s Rights – How Far We Have Come Not all that long ago, divorce was relatively rare in the United States and having children out of wedlock even less common. When a couple did actually get divorced, it was all but a foregone conclusion that the mother would get custody of the minor children, barring substantial proof that she was an unfit mother, and the father would be lucky to have his kids a coup
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Can a Child Support Lawyer Help Me Get My Child Support Reduced?

When the parents of a minor child do not live together, child support is typically paid by one of the parents to the other parent. The amount of child support paid is usually set by court order during a divorce or a paternity action. Failing to pay your child support as ordered by the court can have serious negative consequences. Sometimes, however, circumstances make it impossible to keep current on your child support obligation. If you find yourself in that situation the worst thing you can do is to simply not pay your support. What you should do is contact an experienced Texas child support lawyer who may be able to help you get your child support reduced. The Consequences of Doing Nothing All too often people make the mistake of doing nothing when they get behind on their child support obligation. This may be because they are optimistic that their circumstances will change and they will be able to catch up or it may be because they simply do not know what to do about the situation
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Do I Need a Texas Divorce Lawyer If I Want to Move Out of State with the Kids?

When the parents of minor children decide to end their marriage in the State of Texas a number of important issues are addressed during the ensuing divorce process. Among those issues are things such as custody and visitation (referred to as “conservatorship” and “possession and access” in  Texas), child support, and which parent will be responsibility for health insurance and covering out of pocket medical expenses. While the terms of a divorce decree certainly provide a roadmap to help the parents continue to co-parent the children immediately following the divorce, circumstances can change in the years that follow. A well written decree will make an effort to anticipate the possibility of a change in circumstances; however, sometimes circumstances change dramatically enough that the terms of the divorce decree are insufficient to address the situation. If, for example, you have primary possession of your children and you now wish to move out of state you are likely wonderi
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Do I Need a Child Custody Attorney to Modify My Parenting Plan?

When the parents of a minor child do not live together, either as a result of divorce or because they were never married to begin with, a Parenting Plan is typically required to be submitted and approved by a court to ensure that the child has continuing contact with both parents, among other purposes. Once a Parenting Plan is in place, the terms of the plan become orders of the court, meaning both parents are legally bound by the terms unless and until a court changes them. Circumstances, however, can change after a Parenting Plan is entered. The change in circumstances may warrant a change to the Parenting Plan. If you find that a change needs to be made to your Parenting Plan you may be wondering if you need a child custody attorney to modify the Parenting Plan. While the law does not require you to hire an attorney to help you modify your Parenting Plan, there are a number of reasons why having an attorney on your side is a wise decision. What Is In a Parenting Plan? A Parenting P
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Do I Need a Divorce Attorney If We Agree on Everything?

Whether you made the decision to seek a divorce, or the decision was made by your spouse, you are not likely looking forward to the divorce process that you must go through in order to legally end your marriage. You have undoubtedly watched friends or family members go through bitter, contentious divorces and are hoping to avoid that fate yourself. With that in mind, you and your spouse have discussed the issues involved in your divorce and you believe you have reached an agreement that covers all of those issues. Now you are wondering if you need a divorce attorney given the fact that you and your spouse apparently agree on everything. There is no legal requirement that you retain the services of a Texas divorce attorney for any divorce; however, there are several important reasons why you should work with an attorney even if you believe that you and your spouse have already settled all the issues in your divorce. Why Hire an Attorney If You and Your Spouse Agree? If you and your spo
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Happy President’s Day – February 15th – WE ARE OPEN

On this day, we honor the many great men who have led our country. Most courts are closed today, as are many businesses and most other law firms. However, my  office is open today. So if you are off work today and are in need of family law assistance, email  or call us now and we can see you today. (Note: the reception desk in my suite is closed, so your call will roll over to voice mail. But we will get your message and call you back immediately.) The post Happy President s Day February 15th WE ARE OPEN appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Child Support in Texas?

If you are a non-custodial parent, meaning you are the parent of a minor child and that child does not live with you the majority of the time, you will likely be ordered by the court to pay child support in the State of Texas. Child support is a court order and can only be changed by another court order. For a variety of reasons you may find yourself unable to pay the amount of child support ordered by the court, leaving you to wonder what will happen if you don’t pay your child support. Failing to pay child support as ordered by the court can have serious consequences. If you find yourself unable to pay your child support you should contact a Texas child support attorney immediately; however, a better understanding of the child support system and the likely consequences of failing to pay may also be helpful in the meantime. When Is Child Support Ordered? Child support is most often ordered during a divorce or during a paternity action. If the parents of the minor child are married
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Do I Need a Divorce Attorney for an Uncontested Divorce in Texas?

If you have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, or if your spouse has recently informed you of his/her decision to do so, the next step is to begin the legal process of divorce. Sometimes with good reason, people often dread going through a divorce. The reality, however, is that the divorce process can be as painless (relatively speaking given the subject matter) or as painful as the parties make it. When the parties are able to agree on all issues that must be resolved in the divorce it is referred to as an “uncontested” divorce. It is also considered an uncontested divorce if your spouse is notified of the proceedings and fails to file and Answer or otherwise make an appearance in the case. In that case, you will be entitled to a default judgment, effectively making the divorce uncontested. Conversely, when there are issues that the parties cannot resolve without litigation it is referred to as a “contested” divorce. If you believe your divorce will be uncontes
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How Does a Judge Decide Custody Disputes in Texas?

In perfect world, the parents of a minor child would always work out their differences in a way that does not directly involve the child. Unfortunately, the world is far from perfect. Moreover, sometimes the subject of the dispute is the child. Specifically, custody of a child. Custody disputes most often arise during the course of a divorce; however, custody of a minor child can also be disputed during a paternity case or long after a divorce has been finalized. When the parents of a minor child are unable to agree who will be the child’s primary custodian – referred to as a “possessory conservator” in the State of Texas – a court will have to make the decision. The court may also need to decide who has “managing conservatorship” rights to the child, a title that is roughly the same as “legal custody” as it is often called in other states. Because of the unique set of facts and circumstances that make up each child custody dispute it is in your best interest to cons
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How to Choose the Right Texas Divorce Lawyer

The decision to end a marriage is rarely a decision reached without considerable contemplation and soul-searching. Once the decision has been reached, or you have been informed by a spouse that the decision has effectively been made for you, the legal process of ending the marriage must begin. Although the divorce process is typically an emotional period of time for everyone involved, it does not have to be adversarial. Choosing the right Texas divorce lawyer is the key to both protecting your rights and making your divorce as painless as possible. Unless you have been through the divorce process before you likely don’t know where to begin when it comes to choosing an attorney. Therefore, consider the following tips to help you choose the right Texas divorce lawyer for you. 1. Check with family, friends, and co-workers for a referral. Divorce is obviously a highly private subject matter. As such, you may be reluctant to open up and discuss your situation with those around you. While
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How Much Child Support Do I Have to Pay in Texas?

In the State of Texas, both parents of a minor child are expected to contribute to the financial support of the child until the child reaches the age of majority. If the parents are married, or otherwise living together, there is generally no reason for the state to interfere in how the parents work out the child’s support; however, in the case of divorced parents, or parents who were never married and now live apart, once parent will typically be ordered by a court to pay child support to the other parent. If you envision being the subject of a child support order in the near future you are likely wondering “How much child support do I have to pay in Texas?” Child support for a minor child is typically ordered pursuant to a divorce or paternity action. When calculating how much support a parent is required to pay the Texas Child Support Guidelines (“Guidelines”) are used. The amount established using the Guidelines is “presumed to be reasonable and an order of support con
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