If one parent is imprisoned or sentenced to jail, will they lose their parental rights? Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer, as many states have different laws and it will vary case by case. However, there is some guidance on how to navigate these matters and what kinds of situations may lead to termination of […]
Military Divorce in Texas Navigating a divorce can be stressful for any family, but it can be especially difficult for those who are members of the military. A military divorce is different from a traditional divorce in that it has its own set of issues that require extra thinking and effort on the part of […]
Hire A Divorce Attorney The first step in the divorce process is to file a petition of divorce, which informs your spouse and the judge that you want a divorce. The person who files for divorce is the Petitioner, and it is their responsibility to give legal notice to their spouse, the Respondent, of the […]
Uncontested Divorce vs Conscious Uncoupling Ending a marriage through divorce can be a difficult and emotional process. Sometimes, however, both parties involved would like to end on amicable terms. If you and your spouse have found yourselves in this position, then there are two divorce styles to choose from: uncontested divorce or conscious uncoupling. Below, […]
While military child custody cases resemble traditional ones, for the most part, situations like deployment and relocation make living arrangements, child care and custody even more complicated. In response to a growing need, laws are coming into play that ensure the rights of military parents are protected. For military families in South Texas, legal representation […]
Divorce is tough, no matter what the circumstances are. However, if you fear that your spouse will cause harm to you, your children or your property or you need help accessing creating documents for the divorce, then you should consider filing a temporary order. It can be difficult to file temporary orders – with all […]
Divorce is tough, and there can be a lot of confusion when the process begins. It’s easy to get overwhelmed as you emotionally prepare to go through this difficult time, but what can you do to prepare yourself financially? Here at Bineham & Gillen, we’ve seen it all. We know what financial steps you need […]
If you’re a parent heading towards a child custody battle with your spouse or ex-spouse, you may be wondering what your chances are of winning custody, especially if you’re a father. There’s already enough to worry about for parents when it comes to a custody battle — the last thing you want to think is […]
While no one likes to think of the possibility that their spouse is preparing to leave them, it does unfortunately happen. An unhappy spouse may decide on divorce long before they actually divorce their partner because it can take time to prepare for the split, especially from a financial standpoint. This kind of planned divorce […]
Regardless of the route to achieving it, ending a marriage is a complicated matter. When searching to end a marriage, the common phrase is “I’m getting a divorce”, but is that really the correct option for your life’s situation? Legally, because a marriage is a legal agreement, there are certain caveats that make the difference […]
