Monthly Archives: December 2011

Frisco, Texas Child Custody Lawyer

Posted on December 30, 2011 by glmain

In awarding child custody, the court will act in what it believes is the best interest of a child. As such, the court will not automatically award custody to the mother who whomever earns more money. In fact, due to … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS) in Texas

Posted on December 19, 2011 by glmain

The Child Protective Services (CPS) division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. However, some CPS workers engage in intimidation, deception, and harassment in order to gain information and bully … Continue reading →

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Fathers and Divorce in Texas

Posted on December 12, 2011 by glmain

In a divorce, fathers are often given short shrift and do not realize that they have custody rights. Despite the trend in recent years of granting joint custody to parents, the family courts often display more sympathy towards the mother. … Continue reading →

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Infidelity and divorce-how it effects your case

Posted on December 11, 2011 by glmain

Like most states, Texas provides for no-fault divorce on the ground of incompatibility and/or irreconcilable differences. However, Texas divorce law also provides for fault-based grounds: Mental cruelty Adultery Imprisonment or conviction of a felony Abandonment Living separate and apart Insanity … Continue reading →

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Estate Planning and Divorce

Posted on December 5, 2011 by glmain

Frisco, Texas Estate Planning & Divorce Lawyers When couples decide to divorce, it might not initially occur to them to re-evaluate their estate plan. For example, if you have a simple will or healthcare directive granting power of attorney to … Continue reading →

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