How Often Can I Modify the Terms of My Divorce?

If you have been through the divorce process, you know it is not usually pleasant nor easy. If the parties remain civil, and the divorce is as amicable as possible, that certainly helps; however, most people are glad to get to the end of the process. What happens though, I you want to modify a term of your divorce after the fact? Can you do that and, if so, under what circumstances? A Plano divorce modifications lawyer from The Law [ ] The post How Often Can I Modify the Terms of My Divorce? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Can My Ex Prevent Me from Communicating with My Child?

When the parents of a minor child divorce, the ramifications of the divorce often continue to impact everyone involved for many years to come. Even when parents remain on good terms and are supportive of the other parent’s relationship with the child, the parent-child relationship can suffer. When there is left over animosity between the parents, the child can end up in the middle. What can you do, for example, if your ex won’t allow you to communicate with your [ ] The post Can My Ex Prevent Me from Communicating with My Child? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Can My Ex Prevent Me from Communicating with My Child?

When the parents of a minor child divorce, the ramifications of the divorce often continue to impact everyone involved for many years to come. Even when parents remain on good terms and are supportive of the other parent’s relationship with the child, the parent-child relationship can suffer. When there is left over animosity between the parents, the child can end up in the middle. What can you do, for example, if your ex won’t allow you to communicate with your [ ] The post Can My Ex Prevent Me from Communicating with My Child? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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What Is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)

When the parents of a minor child decide to end their marriage, custody of the minor child is often the single most contentious issue in the ensuing divorce. Unlike most other types of litigation, custody of a minor child is something that can be revisited at any time after the original custody decision is made. For the judicial system, ruling on issues related to custody of a minor child can be difficult and stressful process under normal circumstances. When those [ ] The post What Is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Do the Child’s Wishes Matter in a Custody Battle?

Making the decision to end a marriage is rarely easy. The divorce process that follows that decision can be amicable or acrimonious, depending on how the parties choose to proceed. When custody of a minor child is contested, however, the divorce process becomes extremely contentious and adversarial. Both parents are convinced that the child is better off with them. What about how the child feels though? Do the child’s wishes matter in a custody battle? A Texas child custody lawyer [ ] The post Do the Child s Wishes Matter in a Custody Battle? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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What Do I Have to Prove to Get Sole Managing Conservatorship in Texas?

For a parent, the most frightening aspect of a divorce is usually the impact – both practical and emotional it will have on the minor children of the marriage. In a perfect world, the parents are able to agree on issues related to custody and visitation (known as “conservatorship” and “possession and access” in Texas). Unfortunately, the world is not perfect. If you are the father of a minor child who is contemplating divorce, you may be wondering what [ ] The post What Do I Have to Prove to Get Sole Managing Conservatorship in Texas? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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How Are Frozen Embryos Treated in a Divorce?

It wasn’t that long ago that an infertile couple had very few options aside from being patient and hoping for a miracle or adoption. Recent innovations in reproductive technology, however, have helped many couples and individuals achieve pregnancies that may have been impossible even a few years ago. In vitro fertilization now allows a woman’s eggs to be removed from her body and joined with a man’s sperm in a laboratory. Once fertilization occurs, the embryo can be transferred into [ ] The post How Are Frozen Embryos Treated in a Divorce? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Can I File for Divorce in Texas If We Just Moved Here?

Just as we can’t always plan when love and marriage will happen, we can’t always plan when the desire to end a marriage will occur. Of course, it is never really a good time to go through a divorce, but sometimes the timing is particularly bad. For example, if you have recently moved to a new state, the idea of going through a divorce probably sounds fairly traumatic.  There may be another practical bar to moving forward with a divorce [ ] The post Can I File for Divorce in Texas If We Just Moved Here? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Father’s Rights Lawyer Explains How a Prenuptial Agreement Affects a Divorce

If you are currently married, but are contemplating divorce, you are undoubtedly considering all the implications of going through a divorce as well as all the factors that will affect the divorce process itself. One factor that will have a significant impact on a divorce is the existence of a prenuptial agreement signed by the spouses prior to marriage. If you entered into a prenuptial agreement, you definitely need to understand how that will impact your divorce should you decide [ ] The post Plano Father s Rights Lawyer Explains How a Prenuptial Agreement Affects a Divorce appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Can a Plano Fathers’ Rights Lawyer Keep My Ex from Moving Out of State?

If you are the divorced father of a minor child, and your ex-spouse has just informed you of her intention to move out of state with your child, you probably feel as though your worst nightmare just came true. Moving out of state is not something that lends itself to compromise or easy resolutions. On the contrary, if your ex-spouse does indeed relocate to another state, it could dramatically change your life and the dynamics of your relationship with your [ ] The post Can a Plano Fathers Rights Lawyer Keep My Ex from Moving Out of State? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Child Custody Attorney Dispels Common Myths

If you are the parent of a minor child, and you are contemplating divorce, one of your biggest concerns is likely who will be awarded custody of your child after the divorce. Ideally, the parents of a minor child are able to resolve the issue of custody amicably without the need for protracted, and often contentious, litigation. If you have never been through a divorce involving children before, however, you likely have questions and concerns about your rights and about [ ] The post Child Custody Attorney Dispels Common Myths appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Divorce Lawyer Explains Spousal Support

While there is no doubt that divorce is a very emotional process, the financial ramifications of a divorce are also often significant. Along with the division of debts and assets, one spouse is often ordered to pay child support for the couple’s minor child. In some divorces, spousal support may also be requested and ultimately ordered as part of the divorce settlement or award. If you are contemplating a divorce in the State of Texas, you may find the following [ ] The post Plano Divorce Lawyer Explains Spousal Support appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Do I Need a Post-Divorce Modifications Lawyer?

Typically, at the end of a civil lawsuit, the judge enters an order reflecting the decisions agreed upon and/or made by the court in the case and the parties are then bound by that order going forward. In other words, that’s the end of the matter. Divorce, however, is frequently an exception to that general rule. While the court does enter an order at the end of the case which includes all the terms of the divorce, and both parties [ ] The post Do I Need a Post-Divorce Modifications Lawyer? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Child Custody Lawyer Explains How to Enforce a Parenting Agreement

As part of the divorce process, the parents of a minor child are required to resolve a number of issues related to the child. Typically, this includes things such as who will be the Managing Conservator of the child, when the other parent will be able to spend parenting time with the child (known as “possession and access” in Texas), and how the financial responsibility for the care and maintenance of the child will be handled. All of this is [ ] The post Plano Child Custody Lawyer Explains How to Enforce a Parenting Agreement appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Fathers Rights Attorneys Explain the Ins and Outs of Custody

Anytime the parents of a minor child decide to separate or get divorced, the child will feel the impact of that decision. In a perfect world, the parents are able to reach an amicable out of court agreement that allows both parents to continue to be an active part of raising the child post-divorce. Unfortunately, the world is not always perfect. Sometimes, parents end up in a contentious battle over custody of the child. Moreover, the issue of custody can [ ] The post Plano Fathers Rights Attorneys Explain the Ins and Outs of Custody appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Child Custody Attorneys Prepare You for a Deposition

Litigation that involves your children is not something anyone wants to be involved in; however, when parents of a minor child cannot reach an amicable out of court agreement to a contested issue, litigation becomes necessary. In a divorce, for example, many of the issues that must be resolved directly impact the children. Even after a divorce is finalized, the issue of conservatorship and/or possession and access of the children may be revisited. If you are involved in custody litigation [ ] The post Child Custody Attorneys Prepare You for a Deposition appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Child Custody Attorneys Explain Parental Alienation

When the parents of a minor child get divorced it is never easy for the child. The parents, however, can make the situation better, or worse, depending on how they act toward each other and how they choose to approach the issue with the child. When one parent chooses to disparage the other parent, it clearly has an impact on the child. In extreme cases, it can cause parental alienation. If you are a divorced parent who may be the [ ] The post Plano Child Custody Attorneys Explain Parental Alienation appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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“My Wife Wants a Divorce” — Tips from a Fathers Rights Lawyer

What do you do when your wife tells you she wants a divorce? Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer to that question nor a simple step by step manual to follow. Every marriage ends as a result of a unique set of circumstances and every person who decides to end their marriage arrives at that decision via a unique path. You may, however, find the following tips from a fathers rights lawyer regarding what you should and should not do [ ] The post My Wife Wants a Divorce Tips from a Fathers Rights Lawyer appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Fathers Rights Lawyer Urges Fathers to Exercise Their Rights

Once upon a time, not all that long ago, the roles of mothers and fathers within the family unit were fairly well established, both by society and by the law. Divorce was far from common;  however, it happened often enough for both society and the law to also have established expectations of mother and fathers post-divorce as well. Over the last several decades those well-defined roles have becomes considerably less well defined. Fathers, specifically, have started to take a much [ ] The post Plano Fathers Rights Lawyer Urges Fathers to Exercise Their Rights appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Fathers Rights Attorneys Shatters Myths

Until relatively recently, parental roles were fairly rigidly set, both by society and by the law. Fathers were supposed to support the family while mothers stayed home and raised the children. If the parents of a minor child divorced, issues such as custody, visitation, and child support were all but pre-determined. Over the last several decades, however, both societal views and the law have undergone considerable changes with regard to parental roles, both during and after a marriage. As the [ ] The post Plano Fathers Rights Attorneys Shatters Myths appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Child Support Attorneys Explain How Support Is Calculated in Texas

When a child is born, both the parents are blessed with the benefits of parenthood along with the duties and responsibilities.  Most parents believe those duties and responsibilities last a lifetime. In the eyes of the law, however, they last until the child reaches the age of majority (18). As such, if the parents do not live together during that time period, the law imposes a financial obligation on one parent to ensure that he/she continues to contribute to the [ ] The post Child Support Attorneys Explain How Support Is Calculated in Texas appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Child Support Attorneys Explain What Happens If You Don’t Pay As Ordered

As any parent knows, children can be expensive. Knowing that, legislators have enacted laws that strongly encourage both parents of a minor child to continue to contribute to the child’s financial support despite a divorce or despite the fact that the parents were never married. If you were ordered to pay child support but are behind on your payments, for any reason, you need to understand the potential consequences you could face as a result. The Plano child support attorneys [ ] The post Plano Child Support Attorneys Explain What Happens If You Don t Pay As Ordered appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Fathers’ Rights Lawyer Explains Your Rights as Conservator

In the State of Texas, the terms “custody” and “visitation” are not recognized when discussing the rights and responsibilities of the parent of a minor child post-divorce. Instead, the law refers to “conservatorship” of the minor child as well as “possession and access” to the child. If you are the father of a minor child and you are going through a divorce, or are contemplating divorce, you should understand what these terms mean. Toward that end, a Texas fathers’ rights [ ] The post Fathers’ Rights Lawyer Explains Your Rights as Conservator appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Fathers Rights Lawyer Explains Possession and Access

When a divorce involves minor children, as many do, most of the issues that must be resolved and the decisions that must be made will impact those children in one way or another. Even the division of assets and debts will impact the children as it will likely change the financial picture for both parents post-divorce. One issue that directly and significantly impacts the children, however, is possession and access. In the State of Texas, the terms “custody” and “visitation” [ ] The post Plano Fathers Rights Lawyer Explains Possession and Access appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Fathers Rights Attorneys Discuss a Child’s Wishes

From a legal standpoint, the parties to a divorce action are the married adults; however, when there are minor children of the marriage, those children are very much a part of the divorce as well. In fact, many of the issues that are decided in a divorce directly impact the children, such as who will be the managing conservator and what the terms of possession and access to the children will be. With that in mind, many parents feel that [ ] The post Plano Fathers Rights Attorneys Discuss a Child s Wishes appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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How Much Do Child Custody Attorneys Charge?

Of all the potential legal issues in a divorce, custody of the minor children is the most likely to turn contentious. It is also the most likely to rear its head again long after the divorce is over. While it is true that some parents fight for custody out of spite or for other less than honorable motives, most custody battles involve two parents who both believe they are doing what is best for the children. For a father, several [ ] The post How Much Do Child Custody Attorneys Charge? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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