I Was Served With Divorce Papers. Now What?
Being served with divorce papers can be a very upsetting event if you are not prepared. Even when you are prepared to begin a divorce, it
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Pets In A Divorce
How Are Pets Handled During A Texas Divorce? A common question is how courts handle pets in a divorce? A common misconception is that pets are
Do Mom’s Usually Win Child Custody Cases?
Not that long ago, a child custody dispute was almost always won by the mother. Unless the mother was addicted to drugs or abandoned the child,
I Don’t Like My Family Law Judge. Can I Request A New One?
This is one of the most common questions we hear. This is often asked when someone reads unfavorable information about the reputation of a family law
Can A Parent Move With A Geographic Restriction?
If you are the parent with “custody” of your children, then it is likely you have geographic restriction on where you can live. Most parents can
How To Win A Child Custody Case
The following is a quick outline for how to win a child custody case. WIN Take a parenting class (or two) Preserve evidence of the other
Adultery: It’s Not What It Used To Be
Adultery in Texas One of the most common questions when considering a divorce relate to how courts view adultery in Texas. The definition of adultery seems
School Is About to Resume—Things Have Changed – Again (Pt 2)
In follow-up to our pre-summer Blog discussing changes in a Standard Possession Order (“SPO”) over the summer months, Dallas Child Custody Attorney Gerald Tadlock wants you
What’s The First Step In My Family Law Case?
Temporary Orders Are Usually The First Step In A Family Law Case One of the most frequently asked questions I receive after being retained is “what’s
Pregnancy & Divorce: Not So Fast!
If you’re going through a divorce and you—or your spouse—is pregnant, first off: Congratulations! Despite the circumstances, having a child is a reason to celebrate and
Summer Possession Schedule—Things Have Changed
If you have a Standard Possession Order (“SPO”), then Dallas Child Custody Lawyer Gerald Tadlock wants you to be aware that several things will change during the
How Much Does A Family Law Case Cost?
The answer is simple: it depends. A case can settle early without using much of the attorney’s time. On the other hand, a case can drag
What To Do When The Other Parent Is Coaching The Child
We often hear parents express concerns that the other parent is coaching their child, and want to know how to stop it. The coaching of a
Dating During A Divorce Or Child Custody Case
Dating during a divorce or a child custody case can be described very simply: BAD IDEA. To be fair, divorces and child custody cases are each
Resolution Of A Family Law Case
The final stage of family law litigation occurs when the case is either settlement by agreement or is resolved in Court. The overwhelming majority of cases
How Texas Courts Divide Property: It’s NOT What You Think
In Texas, a commonly held belief is that a family law court will divide assets and debts on a “50/50” basis in a divorce. As a
Strategy in Family Law Cases
The third stage of litigating a family law dispute begins after the discovery phase has been completed. This critical part of your case is when your
Investigating In A Family Law Case
The Investigation Phase is the second step along the path to resolving your family law case. This phase—stated simply—consists of gathering information with the help of
The Holidays Are Coming…
There are generally two times each year when animosity between parents reaches a boiling point. The first is the summer, which is followed closely by
Preparing for the Courtroom
Dallas Family Law Dispute In most cases, legal disputes rarely enter the actual courtroom. However, a Dallas family law dispute is different. In most cases, it
Relocating Your Children
RELOCATING YOUR CHILDREN Texas family law courts generally place restrictions on the geographic area where the “primary” parent can choose to live with their children. These
Initial Meeting & Hearing
The Initial Phase of a family law case consists of many elements and can be a very difficult time emotionally. Many decisions are made at this
Common Law Marriage Myths
There are many incorrect myths about Common Law marriage. Dallas divorce lawyer Gerald Tadlock works to help clients in Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties resolve their
Working With Your Divorce Lawyer
Once you have hired an Attorney experienced in Plano Family Law, you now must work together as a team to achieve a common goal: winning. If
Protective Order vs. Restraining Order: What’s the Difference?
RESTRAINING ORDER vs. PROTECTIVE ORDER…WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? A great source of confusion exists relating to the difference between a Restraining Order and a Protective Order. Gerald
Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody
What Do These Terms REALLY Mean? These two terms create an immense amount of confusion for a lot of people. Many people going through a child
