Have you ever considered, who acquires the pets in the divorce?
- March 5th, 2021
- Miranda Fields
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Family Law – Divorce and Pets In a divorce, who gets the pets? Pets are increasingly considered members of the family. However, under Texas law, pets are considered property, and Texas courts will not issue formal custody or visitation with a pet. Pet ownership is determined differently from…
How Social Media becomes relevant in your divorce or custody proceeding
- January 29th, 2021
- Cheryl McGirr
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Divorce – Social Media Use and Family Law When information about personal lives is shared on social media or any other form of public platforms, it becomes part of the public network, especially when shared online. If you are contemplating divorce, it’s important to keep in…
Understanding at what age your children can decide with whom they want to live
- January 22nd, 2021
- Cheryl McGirr
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Children cannot officially decide which parent they will live with until they are 18 years old. The court is the ultimate judge of where the child’s primary residence will be. Under Texas Family Law Code §153.009, a child who is…