Dallas Family Law Blog
What are some tips to make mediation go more smoothly?
Mediation can be a great way to solve family law issues in Texas, but it does require everyone working together. If one person is not willing to come together, then the whole process can fall apart. The sad thing is that mediation is quite beneficial and has a lot of...
read moreTexas law requirements for prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common. According to the New York Times, more millennials are requesting premarital contracts in recent years. Couples in Texas who are considering prenuptial agreements must create them according to the relevant laws. Texas...
read moreShared parenting is the latest trend in child custody cases
At the center of many Texas divorces is the issue of who will get primary physical custody. Traditionally, family courts grant mothers sole custody based in large part on the belief that mothers are natural caregivers. In recent years, this gender role assumption has...
read moreHow can I make buying out a spouse more amicable?
Some Texas couples enter into a partnership twice, a personal one at the altar and a professional one with a business contract. But should they decide to divorce, some couples find they have to break up their business along with their marriage. Some couples sell off...
read moreHow mediation makes amicable divorce possible
When a marriage ends, you and your spouse may feel a range of emotions, such as anger, sadness, grief and regret. After these initial painful feelings subside, however, you can see the value in an amicable divorce without a protracted court battle. With an alternative...
read moreIt is never too late for a postnuptial agreement
There are many excellent reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement in Texas. However, at Hope Family Law, we know that it can also be difficult to broach the subject with your fiance prior to the marriage ceremony. If you did not obtain a prenuptial agreement before...
read moreWhy might your prenup be invalid?
If you had the foresight to create a prenuptial agreement, you may assume you can negate the whole property division process of your Texas divorce. You may also assume that other issues, such as those related to child custody and support payments, are also taken care...
read moreYour child custody agreement will require civility
While you may be overwhelmed at the thought of arranging child custody with your ex, you can support your conviction and ease the process by continuing to show integrity, flexibility and respect. At Hope Family Law, P.C., we have helped many families in Texas as they...
read moreWhat are the signs of infidelity in a marriage?
For a marriage to thrive, both spouses must trust each other implicitly. That’s why suspicions of infidelity can be so damaging to married couples in Dallas. If you have concerns about your spouse’s dedication, Psychology Today explains some of the common signs of a...
read moreAvoiding the nickname of “Disneyland parent”
The title “Disneyland dad” seems to get thrown around quite a bit these days. Too often, one angry parent will accuse the other of being a Disneyland dad when upset that he seems to be having too much fun with the children or feels that he isn’t stepping up to his...
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