Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
There is a provision in the Texas Family Code § 6.505 giving a Texas family law judge the authority to mandate that parties attend marriage counseling during a divorce but it is rarely used. Texas family law judges can order parties to attend various types of counseling and evaluations – coparenting, drug and alcohol dependency, etc. if counseling if is in the best interest of the parties.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Divorce For Dads™, Top 5 Divorce Articles, Uncontested Divorce
Divorce can be a strange and confusing time for Texas men. Every action (or inaction) may be scrutinized or USED AGAINST YOU during a divorce proceeding. It is critical to review this article and avoid the TOP 5 Mistakes Men Make In Divorce. Getting an edge in your divorce case in Houston, starts with KNOWLEDGE.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
Many Texas fathers have the notion that it is impossible to win primary conservatorship of their children, as they believe the Texas Court system favors the mother. While historically the mother may have had the upper hand, Texas courts are more progressive and look at all the facts and circumstances rather than the genders.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Although separating from a spouse is never easy, a divorce may also present unique challenges for business owners. The last thing you want is for a divorce to cause damage to your company. No matter the nature of your business, there are steps that you can take to help protect your business. At the Ramos …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
In a divorce, there are few things more frustrating than a partner who simply refuses to cooperate with the process. Unfortunately, you may be stuck dealing with a spouse who is intentionally delaying by refusing to sign the divorce papers, making unreasonable demands for their signature, or who is simply not communicating at all. Please …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News
Tips for Co-Parenting in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic Shared custody can be difficult to navigate in ideal circumstances; adding the stress and uncertainty of a pandemic to a custody arrangement can multiply the difficulties. The Ramos Law Group, PLLC has been fielding many inquiries as to how parents should handle child custody arrangements …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Are you preparing to get divorced in Southeast Texas? If so, you may have heard the terms “filing for divorce” and “suing for divorce” being thrown around. This can be confusing: What is the difference between filing and suing for divorce? We want to clear up all the myths and misconceptions surrounding this issue. Legally …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News, Parental Alienation Syndrome, Visitation and Access
In these uncharted waters, we at the Ramos Law Group would like to keep our former, existing clients and potential clients as informed as possible as we navigate family law matters in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you may know, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hildago have issued the directive that all Houston-area residents shall remain in their homes and all non-essential businesses shall close. The family law community anticipates that there will be many parents with existing orders relating to children that will have questions regarding the impact this shelter in place order will have on child custody and possession schedules.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement on one or more of the key issues related to your ending your marriage and settling your estate, you may be required to seek a contested divorce. In other words, a judge may need to step in, make decisions, and bring the case to final resolution. …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News, Parental Alienation Syndrome, Visitation and Access
Over that past week, our family law firm in Houston, Texas, has been inundated with calls from concerned parents regarding the handling of possession and access under the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) extended spring break and school closures. If you have children subject to a court-ordered visitation schedule, you may be confused regarding when the exchange should occur during spring break and what happens if the closures continue for an extended period. Most of the confusion stems from districts using varying terminology from "extended spring break" to "school closure".
