Lackey Law Firm, P.C. Legal Blog

A lengthy, contentious divorce is tough on everyone involved; drawn-out courtroom divorces also have the potential to cost you considerable money and time. The good news is a contentious courtroom divorce is not the only way to end your marriage. If you and your ex...

After your divorce, you may owe child support to your spouse. Sometimes you may realize that your current payments are no longer manageable. In this situation, you may need a child support modification. There are many reasons you might request a new child support...

Texas parents like you likely prioritize your child during divorce. This includes finding ways to make the divorce as free of pain and trauma as possible. There are many tips out there to help you achieve this goal, one of them being co-parenting. Co-parenting is a...

When couples decide to divorce, they may want to end their marriage on amicable terms. In this situation, couples should consider seeking mediation. During mediation, couples work with a mediator to find a divorce agreement that works for both of them. According to...

Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences that a couple can face. During a divorce, particularly when child custody is involved, you have to choose between trial and a settlement. Sometimes, negotiations end with both parties agreeing on all terms. In other...

Adopting a child is a huge responsibility, and since the child is a ward of the state, the state sets strict requirements for adoptive parents. It wants to make sure every child goes to a family and to a home that will be a safe and nurturing environment. The Texas...

In the not-so-distant past, it was very common for women to end up with sole custody of any children following a divorce. Particularly if the children were young, the courts would assume that the mother was a better caretaker. However, times have changed and the...