Family Law of North Texas: divorce, custody, support, and family law representation across 12 North Texas counties. Free Case Alignment Review.https://www.familylawofnorthtexas.comen-ushttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-your-past-is-evaluated-in-family-courthttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-your-past-is-evaluated-in-family-courtTexas family courts evaluate a spouse’s personal history primarily through the lens of fault-based divorce grounds codified in Texas Family Code §§…Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/signs-of-a-bad-custody-evaluationhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/signs-of-a-bad-custody-evaluationA child custody evaluation can shape the course of your family’s future. In Texas, these evaluations are governed by Texas Family Code Chapter 107 and…Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/divorce-regrethttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/divorce-regretYou didn’t expect to feel this way. Maybe you were the one who filed. Maybe you spent years working up the courage to leave, and now that the divorce…Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/school-district-ratings-and-primary-custodyhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/school-district-ratings-and-primary-custodyIn North Texas, school district quality varies dramatically. Frisco ISD and Prosper ISD consistently earn high marks. Some Dallas ISD campuses do not.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/unstable-housing-custody-modificationhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/unstable-housing-custody-modificationUnstable housing can constitute a “material and substantial change in circumstances” under Texas Family Code § 156.101 when it undermines a child’s…Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-courts-evaluate-your-past-in-custody-caseshttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-courts-evaluate-your-past-in-custody-casesTexas courts conduct a thorough examination of each parent’s personal and behavioral history when making conservatorship and possession decisions.…Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/substance-use-and-custody-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/substance-use-and-custody-texasIf you’re worried that your past drug use means you’ll lose your kids, take a breath. Texas courts don’t evaluate your entire history. They evaluate…Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/pet-custody-in-texas-divorcehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/pet-custody-in-texas-divorceTexas law classifies pets as personal property, not as family members entitled to custody arrangements. Under Texas Family Code §§ 3.001–3.003, a family…Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/electronic-communication-clause-custody-ordershttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/electronic-communication-clause-custody-ordersMost parents spend hours negotiating custody schedules, holiday divisions, and child support. Almost no one thinks carefully about electronic…Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/modify-50-50-to-primary-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/modify-50-50-to-primary-texasIn Texas, a parent in a 50/50 (joint managing conservatorship with equal possession) arrangement may seek to modify the order to one parent having…Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/the-home-study-what-evaluators-look-forhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/the-home-study-what-evaluators-look-forWhen a child custody evaluator gets involved in your case, anxiety spikes. A child custody evaluator is a licensed professional, often a mental health…Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/high-conflict-divorce-strategyhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/high-conflict-divorce-strategyHigh-conflict divorce cases are characterized by intense disputes and disagreements that often extend beyond typical disagreements seen in most…Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/does-paying-health-insurance-reduce-child-supporthttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/does-paying-health-insurance-reduce-child-supportHealth insurance premiums for a child can directly affect child support calculations in Texas, but the impact depends on which parent provides coverage…Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/sign-and-walk-away-myth-uncontested-divorcehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/sign-and-walk-away-myth-uncontested-divorceThere's a version of divorce that sounds almost easy. Both spouses agree on everything, someone files the paperwork, a judge signs off, and it's done.…Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/cps-reason-to-believe-safety-planhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/cps-reason-to-believe-safety-planWhen Child Protective Services shows up at your door, fear takes over fast. The thought that runs through most parents’ minds is some version of:…Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/infants-and-overnights-under-3-rulehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/infants-and-overnights-under-3-ruleIf you're navigating infant custody in Texas and expecting the court to hand down the same standard schedule it uses for older children, you're going…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-document-everything-for-your-family-law-casehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-document-everything-for-your-family-law-caseProper documentation can make or break a Texas family law case. Whether facing a divorce, child custody dispute, modification proceeding, or…Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/withholding-visitation-over-unpaid-supporthttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/withholding-visitation-over-unpaid-supportTexas law prohibits custodial parents from withholding court-ordered visitation because the other parent has not paid child support. This article…Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/age-12-custody-preference-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/age-12-custody-preference-texasOne of the most emotionally charged moments in a Texas custody case is when a child says they want to live with the other parent. Or when your child…Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-review-prenuphttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-review-prenupWhen a partner hands you a Texas prenuptial agreement to sign, the most important steps are to (1) slow down: never sign the same day, (2) retain your…Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/qdros-in-texas-divorce-retirement-accountshttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/qdros-in-texas-divorce-retirement-accountsA QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is a federal order under ERISA (29 U.S.C. § 1056(d)(3)) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC § 414(p)) that…Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/legal-options-when-youre-in-an-unsafe-marriagehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/legal-options-when-youre-in-an-unsafe-marriageTexas law provides multiple legal remedies for individuals in unsafe marriages, including protective orders, emergency protections, and divorce-related…Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/ex-filed-to-modify-custody-now-whathttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/ex-filed-to-modify-custody-now-whatYou just got served. There are court papers in your hands, the other parent is asking to change your custody arrangement, and you don't know what to do…Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-bring-up-prenuphttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-bring-up-prenupBringing up a prenup works best 3–6 months before the wedding, in a private setting, framed as mutual financial planning rather than distrust. In…Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/finding-hidden-assets-in-divorcehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/finding-hidden-assets-in-divorceTexas spouses who suspect asset concealment can discover hidden community property through legal discovery tools, forensic accounting, and court orders…Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/preparing-for-custody-modificationhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/preparing-for-custody-modificationPreparing for custody modification in Texas means (a) confirming a “material and substantial change in circumstances” exists under Tex. Fam. Code §…Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/pro-se-divorce-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/pro-se-divorce-texasYes, a Texas spouse may represent themselves in a divorce (pro se). The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes standardized forms for…Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/filing-for-enforcement-court-order-violationhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/filing-for-enforcement-court-order-violationWhen a former spouse ignores a Texas family court order, whether by withholding child support payments, blocking scheduled visitation, or refusing to…Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/medical-support-braces-therapy-sportshttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/medical-support-braces-therapy-sportsA medical support order in Texas is a court mandate under Texas Family Code § 154.181 requiring parents to provide health insurance coverage and share…Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-does-adultery-affect-divorce-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-does-adultery-affect-divorce-texasTexas treats adultery as one of seven fault grounds for divorce under Tex. Fam. Code § 6.003, but a Texas spouse may also seek a no-fault divorce on…Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/contempt-of-court-texas-family-lawhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/contempt-of-court-texas-family-lawContempt of court in Texas family law cases refers to the legal mechanism courts use to enforce compliance with family court orders, including those…Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/grandparents-rights-in-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/grandparents-rights-in-texasIn Texas, grandparents do NOT have an automatic right to see or contact a grandchild. Tex. Fam. Code §§ 153.432–.433 permit a Texas grandparent to file…Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/temporary-orders-hearing-first-30-dayshttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/temporary-orders-hearing-first-30-daysWhen you’re served with divorce papers, or when you file them, the instinct is to think about the end: the final decree, the settlement, the day it’s…Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/common-law-marriage-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/common-law-marriage-texasA lot of couples in Texas assume that because they never had a wedding, they never got married. No marriage license, no ceremony, no officiant. Just…Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/imputed-income-child-supporthttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/imputed-income-child-supportWhen a parent in a Texas child support case earns significantly less than their capacity would suggest, or reports no income at all, the court may assign…Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/who-gets-the-house-in-texas-divorcehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/who-gets-the-house-in-texas-divorceIn a Texas divorce, who keeps the marital house depends first on whether the house is one spouse’s separate property under Tex. Fam. Code § 3.001 or…Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/uncontested-divorce-in-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/uncontested-divorce-in-texasAn “uncontested divorce” in Texas is not a separate statutory procedure. It is a Texas divorce filed under the standard Tex. Fam. Code Title 1…Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/holiday-schedules-spring-break-thanksgiving-christmashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/holiday-schedules-spring-break-thanksgiving-christmasThe Texas holiday possession schedule is a structured, rotating visitation framework dictated by Texas Family Code Section 153.314. Under the Standard…Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/does-texas-have-alimonyhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/does-texas-have-alimonyYes, Texas does have alimony, but Texas law calls it “spousal maintenance” and limits it to specific circumstances under Tex. Fam. Code Chapter 8. If…Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/texas-no-fault-divorcehttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/texas-no-fault-divorceTexas is a no-fault divorce state. Under Tex. Fam. Code § 6.001, a Texas court may grant a divorce based on “insupportability”: meaning the marriage…Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/100-mile-rule-who-driveshttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/100-mile-rule-who-drivesThe 100-mile rule is a specific provision within the Texas Standard Possession Order that automatically modifies possession schedules when the…Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-file-for-divorce-in-texashttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/how-to-file-for-divorce-in-texasA Texas divorce begins when a spouse who meets the Tex. Fam. Code § 6.301 residency requirements (six months in Texas plus 90 days in the filing…Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/texas-divorce-laws-overviewhttps://www.familylawofnorthtexas.com/blog/texas-divorce-laws-overviewTexas divorce law lives primarily in Texas Family Code Title 1 (Marriage), with related provisions in Chapters 3 (community vs. separate property), 7…Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT