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When is the Deadline To Designate Periods of Summer Possession In Texas?

Per the Texas Family Code’s Standard Possession Order (and generally most possession orders although not all), parents who have been awarded a possession schedule in a divorce decree or custody order need to designate their intended periods of summer possession to the custodial parent or primary conservator by April 1st. Failure to designate a specific period of possession typically results in the default summer period of July 1st at 6:00 p.m. to July 31st at 6:00 p.m.

What Kind Of Evidence Can Help With My Contested Divorce?

Unless you and your spouse are in agreement on every single issue related to the dissolution of marriage, you will likely be going through the Texas contested divorce process with respect to some matters. In many ways, this means the proceedings will be similar to a fully-contested trial. Both sides will have the opportunity to …

When Does An Uncontested Divorce Become Contested?

When does an uncontested divorce become contested? This shift occurs whenever there’s a disagreement over key issues necessary for finalizing the divorce. As such, a truly uncontested divorce is a rarity in Texas: You and your spouse must compromise on every detail related to property division, alimony, and issues related to minor children. Every other …

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