CB Sullivan Law Firm, P.C., Legal Blog
Keeping your divorce costs low
Many couples who have decided that the healthiest way forward is to seek a divorce struggle with the decision to file marital dissolution paperwork due to the financial burdens traditionally associated with getting a divorce. While it is well understood that the act...
I’m no longer able to pay child support. What do I do?
The nature of the parent’s relationship notwithstanding, every child deserves the care of both parents until they can be independent. And most parents take this responsibility seriously. However, when the matter ends in court and a child support order is issued,...
Understanding child preference in Texas custody cases
Oftentimes, a minor child’s parents find a way to agree on the terms of a child custody arrangement without judicial intervention. However, this non-contentious process isn’t right for every family. Sometimes, a history of domestic violence, gaslighting and other...
Why do parents need to tell children about a divorce together?
When you file for divorce, an important step is telling your children. You may want to sit down with each one individually and let them know what is going on. While it may seem like the best way to handle this on the surface, it can lead to issues. In fact, it has...
2 common mistakes law enforcement officers make in DUI cases
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), a conviction can result in serious consequences. After this arrest, you are likely focused on things like having the charges reduced or dismissed. While this may seem impossible, there are methods to help...
Do you know your Fifth Amendment rights?
The United States Constitution sets standards for the rights of people who are in this country. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. One of these amendments, the Fifth Amendment, has been the subject of lawsuits based on...
The unique challenges of a gray divorce
When most people think about divorce, they imagine a young couple splitting up after a few years of marriage. However, what happens when couples have been married for decades and then decide to call it quits? This is the reality for many couples who go through a gray...
How does divorce affect children?
When traumatic events unfold someone will inevitably mumble, “Children are resilient.” The reality is that children experience trauma and it affects them in much the same way that it affects adults. They just don’t always know how to express what they are feeling....
Will the Texas courts grant you sole custody of your children?
Most married parents who divorce and unmarried parents who break up will share custody of their children -- and this issue is often hotly contested by both sides. Parents can cooperatively arrange to share custody, or they can litigate when they disagree about how to...
2 ways that spending can lead to divorce
The way that you approach money may be very personal to you. You have created your spending and saving habits over the course of your life. These can be very different than those held by someone else, such as your significant other. There are a lot of relationships in...