Parting as friends? Here, you can get divorced in 60 days, as friends, online.

Parting as friends? Here, you can get divorced in 60 days, as friends, online.

Do not sign off on a regular old divorce.
Instead, Part As Friends.

Kelly & David agreed to 50/50 Custody. See a mock-up version of their decree:

Mother’s Parental Rights Terminated Example Case From 2023
Here is a link to an example 2023 Texas case where the parent's parental rights were entirely terminated at the trial level, which was affirmed at appeal: Termination of parental rights case The following facts where the mother lost parental rights applied to the case...
Does the Exclusive Right To Decide Primary Residence Include the Right to Choose Schools?
If You Ask the internet or ChatGPT, you will get an answer like this: In Texas, if you are granted the exclusive right to establish the primary residence of the child in a divorce, it generally means that you have the authority to determine where the child will...
If You Die, Does Your Child Support Go Away In Texas? (Nope)
In general, child support obligations do not automatically cease upon the death of a parent. Child support is typically intended to provide financial support for the child's well-being and upbringing, and the obligation is typically considered separate from the...
What Happens If You File Your Own Divorce And Do Not Include the Child Custody Part?
ChatGPT and other internet sources may state something along the lines of this relating to what happens if you do not include your SAPCR in a Texas case: In Texas, SAPCR stands for "Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship," which is a type of legal action that...
If You Fail To Designate A Case Evaluator As a Witness For Your Custody Trial, Can You Still Use Them? Probably Not
In Texas family law cases, if you want to use a court-appointed case evaluator as an expert witness during your trial, it is generally advisable to properly designate them as an expert during the discovery phase of your case. During discovery, parties exchange...
Does the Custody Evaluator Always Determine Which Parent Wins “Primary”?
The case evaluator, also known as a custody evaluator, is a professional appointed by the court to assess and make recommendations regarding child custody arrangements. However, it's important to note that the case evaluator's recommendations are not binding, and the...
Is a Personal Injury Settlement Community Property
Summary of the Law: Any lost wages are community property which belong to both spouses. Compensation for medical bills, mental anguish, and suffering are separate property. Key Quote From the Case: "Recovery for personal injuries to the body, including mental pain and...
Can You Be Ordered To Pay Attorney’s Fees From Your Separate Property In Texas?
Summary: Even if the community estate does not have enough money to pay legal fees, the Trial court can award attorney's fees from the separate property of a spouse. INTEREST OF APN, 655 SW 3d 55 - Tex: Court of Appeals, 5th Dist. 2022 INTEREST OF...
Child Custody In a Prenup
While there are a lot of matters that you can agree on with your soon-to-be spouse in a prenup, agreeing that you will not have a custody battle is NOT one of them. And, during a marriage, you also cannot contract on matters relating to visitation, child support or...