If you and your spouse or former partner are splitting with children involved, it’s important to understand the child custody law in Texas. First, you need to know who is considered immediate family by law and how it applies to your child custody case. What Legally Defines Immediate Family? Immediate family refers to a person’s […]
What Happens If My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Divorce Papers? If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, your divorce becomes contested. While the divorce will still go through, it will likely extend the divorce process. If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce decree, you will have to set a hearing and […]
There are many reasons why couples decide to split-up, but in order to get a divorce in the state of Texas, the reason must fall under one of the seven grounds of divorce. The seven grounds for divorce in Texas include: Insupportability Living Apart Adultery Cruelty Felony Criminal Conviction Abandonment Confinement to a Mental Hospital […]
Divorce can be a difficult time for all parties involved, especially when it comes time to decide a custody agreement. Without a solid arrangement, relationships between parents and their children can be impacted. It’s important to be educated on the different types of custody to help ensure the best arrangement is made. Here are the […]
Dealing with a divorce is tremendously stressful on all parties involved, but unfortunately, the effects of divorce on men often get overlooked. Statistically, women initiate almost 70% of divorces, so it’s common that people assume they hold the most emotional distress. However, men deal with a unique set of complications that can affect their mental […]
Feeling nervous or fearful before your preliminary divorce hearing is very common, especially for those going through a divorce for the first time. Divorce itself is a rocky road, so not knowing what to expect when going in to speak with lawyers and judges can make the process even more intimidating. Educating yourself and understanding […]
In any state, a child’s best interest always comes first during divorce and custody battles. Most often, a child’s best interest means both parents are involved in their lives with dual custody. Full custody will be given to one parent if the other proves to be unfit and their presence in the child’s life isn’t […]
Co-parenting as a divorced couple is challenging enough while living in the same state. When parents of a child are trying to determine custody while residing in separate states, it becomes an even bigger challenge. Interstate custody arrangements and battles can get overwhelming and frustrating for all parties involved. Luckily, decisions regarding custody are always […]
A lot of questions might pop up with your lawyer during the course of a divorce. But no one really talks about what occurs afterward. What happens if you think it was an unfair divorce settlement? This is where appealing a divorce decree comes to play. Before we talk about the process of appealing your […]
In the world of law, there are many different types of lawyers for specific types of cases. You’ve probably heard of a family lawyer or family law cases, but do you know what types of cases those actually cover? There are many types of family law cases that exist, but let’s break down a few […]
Bineham & Gillen Divorce Attorneys
8632 Fredericksburg Road
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San Antonio, TX 78240
