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  • 2026
    • January
      • International Child Custody: What Happens When One Parent Moves Abroad?
  • 2025
    • December
      • Divorce Advice That Works: Real Tips from Our Family Law Attorneys
      • Non-Custodial Parent Visitation Rights in Lewisville
      • Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce in Texas
    • October
      • Social Media Mistakes to Avoid: How to Protect Yourself Online During a Divorce
      • Going Above and Beyond: A Client’s Experience with North Texas Family Lawyers
      • Separation Agreements vs. Divorce Decrees: Key Differences
      • Handling Disputes Over Divorce Modifications
      • How to Avoid Financial Pitfalls in High-Net-Worth Divorces
    • September
      • Top Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce Mediation
    • August
      • Managing Alimony Disputes in Same-Sex Divorce
      • Understanding Community Property Rules in Lewisville Prenups
      • How Mediation Differs for Same-Sex Divorces
    • July
      • Protecting Your Mental Health During a Divorce
    • April
      • The Rising Divorce Rates in Texas: What the Numbers Tell Us
    • February
      • The “morality Clause” in Child Custody – Helpful or Harmful?
      • So, Your Teenager Wants to Talk to the Judge...
    • January
      • Creating Effective Parenting Plans for the New Year
  • 2024
    • December
      • Ten Ways Your Mobile Device Can Help and Harm You in Family Court
    • October
      • Seasonal Depression and Divorce: Coping Strategies for Winter
    • June
      • Understanding Stepparent Adoption
  • 2023
    • August
      • Navigating the Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Texas Adoption
    • July
      • What Are Benefits of Getting a Divorce?
    • June
      • Should You Get a Divorce or Legal Separation?
    • April
      • Marital Agreements and Estate Planning: How They Work Together
      • Protecting Your Business in Property Division: Legal Considerations
  • 2022
    • February
      • What Is the “best Interest of the Child Standard”?
      • Final Divorce Order
      • Divorce Complaint
    • January
      • Someone Filed a Protection Order Against Me… Now What?
      • Top 3 Things to Look out for During Divorce in Texas
      • What Does Child Support Actually Cover?
      • Texas Divorce Laws
      • Common Law Marriage in Texas
  • 2021
    • December
      • Equitable Distribution
      • Unpaid Child Support
    • November
      • Enforcing a Divorce Order
    • October
      • Unmarried Parents
    • September
      • Child Custody after COVID: Returning to Normal
      • Dividing Mortgage and House: Who Gets the House?
      • Dividing Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin During Divorce
      • Last Will & Testament
      • Dividing Mortgage and House after Divorce
      • Dating after Divorce
    • July
      • Seven Time Management Tips for the Solo Parent
      • Lifestyle Clauses in a Prenup
    • June
      • Signs of an Unhappy Marriage
      • Texas Family Court
    • March
      • Pets and Divorce in Texas
      • Who Is a Fit Parent in Texas?
      • How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Texas?
      • Texas Separation Requirements Before Divorce
      • Do It Yourself Divorce in Texas
    • February
      • Grounds for Divorce in Texas
      • Attorney Retainers and Divorce Costs
      • Alternatives to Divorce in Texas
      • How Does Texas Calculate Child Support?
      • Grandparents’ Rights in Texas
      • Financial Difficulties for Divorcing Baby Boomers
      • When Your House Was Purchased Before Marriage
      • Adultery and Divorce in Texas
    • January
      • 8 Common Pitfalls of Divorce Mediation (and How to Avoid Them)
      • Divorcing a Narcissistic Husband
  • 2020
    • July
      • The Texas Family Code
      • Is Infidelity Illegal?
      • Legal Separation in Texas
      • How to Get a Divorce in Texas
      • Custody Attorney in Lewisville
      • What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?
    • May
      • COVID-19 and Possession of and Access to Children – A True Story
      • COVID-19 and Visitation in Texas
      • Coronavirus & Paying Child Support
  • 2019
    • December
      • Speak for Yourself – Except During a Divorce
    • November
      • The First Thing to Do When You Start Thinking of Getting a Divorce
      • 2020 Best Law Firms Honors North Texas Family Lawyers
    • September
      • William F. Neal Listed in the Best Lawyers in America© 2020
      • North Texas Family Lawyers Voted Best of Denton County 2019
    • August
      • Child Support Is Going Up
    • April
      • Am I Entitled to My Ex-spouse’s Social Security Benefits after They Die?
  • 2018
    • July
      • Protecting Yourself with a Protective Order in Cases of Domestic Violence
    • May
      • Retirement Lost! Yes, It Can Happen.
      • Mother’s Day – from a Family Law Attorney’s Perspective
    • January
      • That’s Not What Dad Wanted! Can I Contest His Will?
  • 2017
    • December
      • Equal Possession (50/50) Does Not Equal No Child Support
    • November
      • Know the “Legal Lingo” of Child Custody
    • October
      • Your Job as Executor of an Estate
    • September
      • What Makes a Will Invalid?
      • Join Us in Supporting Denton County Friends of the Family on North Texas Giving Day 2017
      • In the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
    • August
      • Giving a Deposition in a Probate Litigation Case
    • June
      • Think Twice Before Leaving Your Kids Home Alone in the Summer
      • Five Rules for Father’s Day, for the Divorced and Not Divorced Alike
    • May
      • Update: Over $1 Million Collected in Back Child Support Tied to Vehicle Registration Program
      • When Do I Need to See a Lawyer?
    • April
      • When Your Co-parent Takes Your Children on Vacation
      • Why Retaliation Against Your Co-parent Is worth Avoiding
      • Social Media Etiquette During and Post-divorce
    • March
      • The Impact of Divorce on Tax Filings in Texas
      • Consider a Post-marital Agreement If You’re a Stay-at-home Parent
      • 5 Reasons Children Should Not Talk to Judges Alone
    • February
      • How to Resolve a Divorce Using Collaborative Law
      • No Vehicle Registration for Deadbeat Parents
      • Keeping Divorce Financially Manageable
      • Top Ten Rules for Cellphones in Custody or Divorce Litigation
    • January
      • Sidestepping the Common Mistakes Many Spouses Make in Divorces
      • Three “Baby Steps” to Take When Thinking about a Divorce
      • Telling Your Kids about an Upcoming Divorce
      • Divorcing? Change Your Will Now!
      • If Divorce Is Inevitable – 3 Good Reasons to File First
      • No Vehicle Registration for Those Who Skip on Child Support Payments
      • 3 Ways to Disinherit Your Offspring in Texas and Not Leave Them a Dime
  • 2016
    • December
      • Social Media + Divorce and Custody Cases = Bad Things
      • The Role of Attorney as Counselor in Divorce-What Does That Mean?
    • April
      • What If Your Lawyer Is Friends with the Other Lawyer?
    • March
      • Early Mediations in Family Law – Good or Bad Thing?
    • February
      • Everything will be Split 50/50 – Right?
      • How to Win in Divorce & Custody
      • 2016 New Year Resolutions after a Month. How’s That Working for You?
  • 2015
    • December
      • I Won the Lottery, and Now I’m Getting Divorced
    • August
      • School and Visitation for Separated and Divorced Parents
      • The Temporary Orders Hearing – What’s It About?
      • How Long Will My Case Last?
    • July
      • Searching the Web for Answers and Values to Divorce Property Issues
      • The Importance of Keeping Good Records in Family Law Proceedings
      • Circumstances Change. Should Child Support Change?
    • June
      • I’m Divorced, Now What?
      • Birthdays and the Texas Family Code – Somebody Didn’t Think This Through
      • What about a Paternity Test?
      • Father’s Day – Five Rules to Follow for Divorced and Not Divorced Fathers
      • Planning for the Financial Aspects of Your Divorce
      • Will My Case Get Dismissed?
      • There’s No Place like Home – Residence Restrictions
      • 3 Rocks to Look under for Claiming Child Support after a Parent Dies
      • Child Support – End of an Era
      • Thinking about Adoption? Here Are the Basics
      • Sticks and Stones – Do Words Really Hurt in Family Law Cases?
    • May
      • Uphill Battles for Families of Molested Children
      • Summer Possession – How Does It Work?
      • Dads, Don’t Be like This Dad
      • What’s Going to Happen to My “stuff” If I Divorce?
      • Shattered Dreams and the Nasty Divorce
      • Want Control of Your Divorce? Identify the Financial Issues
      • The Concept of “shared Parenting”: Is It Coming to a State near You?
    • April
      • Want More Time with Your Kids? Know the Texas Family Code – or Make Sure Your Lawyer Does
      • A Child’s Preference – Deciding Where They Want to Live
      • Tone It Down–maybe You Could Fix Your Marriage Before It Ends in Divorce or Make Things Better with Your Ex Even If It’s Too Lat
      • Front Loading of Alimony – Beware of the Recapture Rule
      • Our Family Wizard – Communication Tool for Parents
      • How Will You Handle Medical Child Support?
    • March
      • What Is Your Stuff worth in Divorce Court?
      • Termination of Rights – When Is It Appropriate?
      • My Ex Won’t Follow the Possession Order! What Can I Do?
      • Snow Days and Sick Days – Who Gets the Kids?
      • How Young Is “too Young” to Leave Your Child Home Alone?
      • Appealing Your Case – The Process
    • February
      • What’s Going to Happen to “my Stuff” During My Divorce? The Fate of Your Personal Property at the Hands of the Judicial System
      • 3 Play Therapist Roles During a Divorce/Custody Process by Christy Graham, LPC-S
      • Using Non-attorney Professionals in a Divorce
      • Calculating Child Support – the Basics (with 2015 Child Support Chart)
    • January
      • Your Case Is Final and the Court Ordered Child Support, What Happens Next?
      • The Big Question: Should I Get a Divorce
      • The Four “BE‘s" of Family Law Mediation
      • What Happens in Vegas
      • Having a Problem Convincing Your Fiancé on Getting a Prenuptial? 17 Things to Do to Still Protect Yourself.
      • Temporary Restraining Orders
      • Paralegals Know What You Are Going Through!
      • Peyton Manning’s Dilemma Is Also Our Daily Dilemma
      • Waiting Periods in Custody Modification Suit
  • 2014
    • December
      • The Message of ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ – Lessons for Everyone
      • And All Through the House, Not a Creature Was Stirring, Not Even a Spouse!
      • Social Studies – A Court’s Evaluation
      • Do I need an attorney just to go to mediation?
      • Withholding Orders – What Are They?
    • November
      • The Judgment of Solomon Is Alive and Well in Family Law Courts…
      • Community Property – What Is It?
      • Legal Strategies That Could Help Bill and Camille Cosby
      • Standard Possession and Expanded Standard Possession – The Difference
      • Pets and Divorce-Who Gets the Dog? (Part Two)
      • Grandparents’ Rights – Can I File?
      • How Do I Change Lawyers If I Already Have One?
    • October
      • Pets and Divorce-Who Gets the Dog? (Part One)
      • Extracurricular Activities – Wandering the Family Law Desert Without a Legal Compass
      • Can I Be Held in Contempt?
      • I Dream of Jeannie?
      • The Role of Attorney as “Counselor”-What Does That Mean?
      • Retroactive Child Support – How Much Do I Have to Pay?
      • Standing Orders – What Are They and How Do They Apply?
      • The Reason for Divorce
      • Where to File When Two States Are Involved?
      • The Roadmap to Success
    • September
      • Parents Still in Charge
      • My Spouse Is Hiding Something, and No–I’m Not Paranoid
      • Spousal Maintenance – A Continuation
      • When Mediation Goes Wrong- A True Story
      • Reasonable Discipline – What Is Appropriate?
      • The Old 1-2-3 Punch of Family Violence
      • I Am Finally Calling a Divorce Lawyer – I Need to Know What?
      • Do You Know What the Responsibilities of the Paralegal Assisting with Your Family Law Case Are?
      • Spousal Maintenance – Eligibility, Duration, and Amount
      • We Settled - What Now?
      • Charity and Divorce – Can They Co-exist?
      • Just Because Your Divorce Case Is Settled Doesn’t Mean It’s Over!
      • Protective Orders and Family Violence
    • August
      • Not Your Ordinary PTA Mom: Building a Custody Battle Advantage
      • Five Things You Might Not Know about the Paralegal Working Your Divorce Case
      • The Attorney General’s Role in Child Support
      • “A Goal Without a Plan Is a Wish!”
      • Those Were Happy Days, Mork!
      • Texas Wins Child Support Recognition
      • You Are Ordered to Mediation-What Next?
      • Mediation-What Is It?
      • Temporary Spousal Support
      • What to Know about Your Divorce “Prove Up”
      • Recent trend: Grandparents raising grandchildren
      • You Take the Low Road, I’ll Take The…
      • So You Are Divorced! Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are?
      • Three Steps to Take to Find the “RIGHT” Lawyer for Your Family Law Matter
      • Divorce Makes Sharknado Seem Real!
    • July
      • What to Do If a Parent Illegally Takes the Children?
      • Citadel LLC Founder Files for Divorce
      • Texas Spousal Support Issues
      • Plan Ahead When Dividing the Marital Home
      • Go Ahead, Divorce Form-user, Make My Day
      • Consider Future Financial Needs During Divorce
      • Splitting Recordings, Books, and Other Copyrighted Assets in a Divorce
      • Who Gets the House in the Divorce?
      • Texas Man Begins Jail Sentence for Late Child Support
      • Undoing a Bad Result in a Divorce
      • Five Questions to Ponder When Trying to Find the Right Lawyer to Hire for a Family Law Matter
    • June
      • More Fathers Seeking Custody Time with Their Children
      • Social Media and Prenuptial Agreements
      • Halle Berry Ordered to Pay Child Support
      • Making Sense of Divorce
      • How to Choose Your Collaborative Divorce Attorney
    • May
      • The Timing of Divorce
      • Guarding Assets Through Divorce
      • Traveling with Children Abroad after a Divorce
    • April
      • Putative Father Registries in Texas and Across the U.S.
      • Children – A Taxing Question
      • Moving On: You’ve Got to Properly Finalize Your Divorce
      • Dealing with Family Pets in Divorce Cases
      • Art Collectors Getting a Divorce
      • Advisors Need to Dig Deep for Hidden Assets in HNW Divorces
    • March
      • Ex-wife of Peter Orszag Seeking Increased Child Support
      • More Health Insurance Options for Divorcing Couples
      • Stay Organized During and after Your Family Law Dispute
    • February
      • The Potential Need for Divorce Planners
      • Thinking about Potentially Necessary Divorce-related Reforms
      • How to React to Your Child’s Divorce-related Negativity
    • January
      • Making Choices That Will Impact Your Divorce for Better and Worse
      • Co-parents, It Is Time to Plan for 2014 Holidays with Your Kids
      • What ‘the Four Agreements’ Can Teach Anyone Who Is Divorcing
      • Tending to Your Health Needs During a Texas Divorce
  • 2013
    • December
      • Money Matters for Texas Spouses Heading for Divorce
      • When does a prenuptial agreement become a red flag?
      • When You and Your Co-parent Share Your Kids During Holidays
      • Preventing Regrets Associated with Your Divorce Process
    • November
      • When Disputes with Your Co-parent Get Heated
      • Are You Ready ‘for Richer or Poorer?’
    • October
      • To Divorce or Not to Divorce, That Is the Question
      • Is It Time to Switch Divorce Attorneys?
      • Social Media Reunites Texas Family Splintered by Divorce
    • September
      • Preparing to see your co-parent at your child’s special events
    • August
      • The Issue of Fairness in Family Law Disputes
    • June
      • Prenuptial Agreements: Predictors of Peace or Power Plays?
      • What Divorce ‘survivors’ Already Know
    • May
      • Should you file for divorce before your spouse does?
      • An Introduction to Parental Alienation and Child Custody
    • April
      • Navigating Co-parenting Challenges with Grace
    • March
      • When You and Your Fiancé or Spouse Approach Money Quite Differently
    • February
      • Protecting Assets When the Spouse You Are Divorcing Is a Narcissist
  • 2012
    • December
      • Supreme Court Weighs International Child Custody Issue
    • September
      • How Many Parents Can a Child Have?
    • August
      • Back to School Time for Divorced Parents
    • July
      • Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Reach Divorce, Child Custody Agreement
    • June
      • Looming Texas Deadline for Men Who Suspect Mistaken Paternity
    • May
      • Divorce and Spying Spouses
    • April
      • Court Rules in Favor of Texas Sperm Donor in Child Support Case
    • March
      • Tactics a Spouse May Use to Hide Assets During a Divorce
    • February
      • Texts and Other Smartphone Evidence More Frequently Used in Divorces
    • January
      • Is January the Most Popular Month to Divorce?
  • 2011
    • December
      • Military Divorce Rate Reaches Highest Level in over Ten Years
    • November
      • Suspect Your Spouse of Cheating? There’s an App for That
    • October
      • Private Judges: Speeding Up the Resolution of Texas Divorces
    • September
      • When Couples Separate: Is There Still a Seven Year Itch?
    • August
      • Hope for Victims of Mistaken Paternity
    • July
      • Study Finds Unemployed Men More Likely to Divorce
    • June
      • How Much Child Support Could Arnold Schwarzenegger Be Ordered to Pay?
    • May
      • When Do You Need a Prenup?
    • April
      • Unmarried Couples Must Plan for All Possibilities, Even Splitting Up
    • March
      • Grandparent Custody Cases Increasing
      • Divorce and Pet Ownership: Puppy Love May Lead to a Dog Fight
    • February
      • Virtual Visitation Options for Divorced Parents
    • January
      • High Stakes for Kelsey Grammer Divorce
      • Introducing Our Texas Family Law Blog
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