Family Law Advisor Blog
Posted September 2, 2020, Published by Kristiana Butler | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support
Frustrated parents across Texas are juggling working from home and managing their kids’ Zoom class schedules. With tensions running high, disagreements about remote learning are flooding courtrooms. In a perfect world, parents would work together to conquer in-person/remote/hybrid learning. But if COVID-19 is bringing out the worst in your co-parent and you are thinking about… Read More
Posted July 27, 2020, Published by Kelly Caperton Fischer | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce
With Covid-19 cases increasing, Governor Greg Abbott has paused additional reopening phases for the State of Texas. The pausing of plans to reopen has created a new set of obstacles for even amicable co-parents to navigate. Staying out in front of these issues is critical, so you can create a plan that you both agree… Read More
Posted June 9, 2020, Published by Kristiana Butler | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Post Judgement Modifications & Enforcement
It’s the beginning of summer, but nervous texts about school are circulating among parents in my group of friends. “What are you going to do about the fall?” “What if they don’t go back to school?” “Have you seen a new school calendar?” Uncertainty about the upcoming school year is causing anxiety for parents trying… Read More
Posted April 22, 2020, Published by GoransonBain Ausley | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Paternity
Co-parenting is challenging even under the best of circumstances, but is even more challenging for parents who are separated, divorced, or living with a soon to be ex-partner or spouse. GoransonBain Ausley family lawyers Kristiana Butler, Kelly Caperton Fischer and Angelica Rolong Cormier, along with family therapist Nicole Stover have provided a webinar full of… Read More
Posted April 9, 2020, Published by Kristen A. Algert | Blogs, Collaborative Law, Divorce
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges in each of our lives. With Texas courthouses and law offices working reduced hours or remotely, there are many reasons why a collaborative approach may be the ideal method for resolving a divorce in the times we find ourselves in. Kris Algert, a partner in GoransonBain Ausley’s Austin office… Read More
Posted April 7, 2020, Published by Kathryn F. Samler | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Paternity
Who said staying at home couldn’t be fun? Below is a list of online resources the family lawyers from our Austin, Dallas and Plano offices have put together for our families and yours. Online Educational Resources Multi-Subject Kahn Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/): FREE daily learning schedules and resources in all subjects (ages 2-18) EDSITEment! (https://edsitement.neh.gov/): FREE lesson… Read More
Posted April 3, 2020, Published by Angelica Rolong Cormier | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Post Judgement Modifications & Enforcement
On March 27, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), a $2 trillion stimulus package, into law. The federal government’s response to the global coronavirus pandemic includes provisions to assist small businesses and stimulus checks for individuals. GoransonBain Ausley associate Angelica Cormier investigates useful knowledge for divorced couples… Read More
Posted April 1, 2020, Published by Lindsey Obenhaus | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Paternity, Post Judgement Modifications & Enforcement
Many employers in Dallas and Plano have recently laid off employees, reduced hours, or shut down business due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you are ordered to pay child support and are facing a sudden change in income due to COVID-19 business closures or another reason (you were laid off, fired, out of work, are… Read More
Posted March 27, 2020, Published by Jeff Shore | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Collaborative Law, Divorce, Paternity
On March 24th, the Texas Supreme Court issued several emergency orders regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) state of disaster. Clients need to understand, the seventh and most recent emergency order does not modify any of the Court’s prior orders, but supplements and clarifies. GoransonBain Ausley partner Jeff Shore reviews useful knowledge to possess when navigating Texas’… Read More
Posted March 27, 2020, Published by Kristiana Butler | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Post Judgement Modifications & Enforcement
While most Texans are staying home to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19, many are struggling with a different kind of danger within their own homes. According to a Center for Disease Control report on domestic violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced physically abusive intimate partner violence[1]…. Read More