Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
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Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
8h ago
The potential benefits of a child bonding with their father are numerous. It can enhance their emotional well-being, provide them with a strong sense of security and facilitate their social and cognitive development. However, unmarried fathers may have to establish paternity before they can fully access these benefits and legally claim their rights and responsibilities as parents. If you are an unmarried father, it is important to understand the reasons why you should establish paternity. In Texas, you may ultimately choose to seek to establish paternity for the following reasons. The child is ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
1w ago
As a parent, you may be focused more on child custody matters than anything else when divorcing. Child custody is divided into two parts: legal and physical custody.
Legal custody is a parent’s right to decide how their child is raised. This can include where a child goes to school or if they will undergo medical procedures for an illness. Physical custody is a parent’s obligation to maintain a child’s daily routine and provide basic necessities, such as food, shelter and clothing.
Typically, parents can discuss their parenting options, but a court may also make a choice for parents. Here are ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
1w ago
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps divorcing couples reach agreements on various aspects of their divorce. For example, child custody, property division and financial support. If you are considering ending your marriage, look into all options on the table. Depending on your circumstances, this could include mediation. The advantages Mediation offers several benefits, including cost-effectiveness and confidentiality. This strategy provides a collaborative approach to resolving disputes. During mediation, couples work together to find mutually acceptable solutions. In so ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
2w ago
Making the decision to end a marriage is never easy. Before you decide to file for divorce, there are some steps you may wish to take. Preparing for the process can help you to sidestep common problems that people often encounter once they file. Gather financial documents You should gather all relevant financial documents, such as bank statements, tax returns and retirement account statements. These documents will be invaluable as you embark on determining the division of assets and debts during the divorce. They will also allow you to ensure you have the complete financial picture, which can ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
3w ago
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process. This is especially true when a couple has significant assets, since these divorces often come with added complexities and stress. If you are approaching the divorce process as someone with a high net worth, it is important to mentally prepare yourself for the journey ahead. Emotions and expectations It is normal to experience a range of emotions during a divorce, including anger, sadness and fear. Allow yourself to feel these emotions and acknowledge them without judgment. High-asset divorces can be lengthy and complex, so it is ne ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
3w ago
More young couples are getting prenuptial agreements ahead of their weddings than ever. More than 40% of those in Gen Z and almost 50% of Millennials report that they have them. Part of the reason may be that young adults are realizing that even if they don’t yet have considerable assets in their names, they’re one day going to inherit them from their parents and other family members. If they have a stake in the family business, that could also be at risk if they were to divorce. Your responsibilities as parents It’s often incumbent on parents to explain the importance of a prenup to the ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
3w ago
As courts and lawmakers across the U.S. at the state and federal levels seem to be getting further and further into people’s personal lives – particularly when it involves having children -- people are for the first time noticing laws and practices that have, in fact, been in place for decades. Among these is the question of whether or not a couple can divorce if the wife is pregnant.
You may have heard that Texas is among a handful of states where a divorce can’t be granted while a spouse is pregnant. While that’s not specifically stated in Texas statutes, it is a matter of practice in the co ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
1M ago
Children benefit quite a bit when fathers participate in their lives. Beyond providing financial support, involved fathers contribute to their children's emotional, social and academic development. The positive influence of engaged fathers carries through to various aspects of a child's life. 1. Improved problem-solving skills Involved fathers often engage in activities that challenge children's problem-solving abilities. Whether through playing strategic games, discussing real-world scenarios or encouraging independent decision-making, fathers help develop critical thinking and problem-solvin ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
1M ago
The law in Texas gives each spouse in a marriage an interest in shared or marital property. Community property rules require that spouses share income and resources acquired with marital income if they divorce. Some assets are relatively easy for couples to divide. They can validate the current balance of a bank account and then divide it between the two spouses. Other assets can be much more difficult to address, as it may not be possible to actually share them. A marital home is a perfect example. Unless spouses commit to a birdnesting custody arrangement, they likely won't share joint owner ..read more
Dallas Family Law | Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
1M ago
Many engaged couples decide to execute a prenuptial agreement for each partner’s mutual benefit. Both spouses might prefer to avoid the risk of a messy divorce or conflicts fueled by uncertainty about marital property. They may have very little difficulty negotiating terms for the prenuptial agreement because each spouse has very specific needs. Sometimes, engaged couples rush through the process of drafting and signing a prenuptial agreement and then assume that it can protect them if they file for divorce later. Unfortunately, many Texas couples make the same mistake about prenuptial agreeme ..read more