What Should I Do if My Ex Calls CPS on Me?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful times in your life. That’s especially true if children are involved. Emotions can run high and disagreements about parenting…
Texas Divorce Checklist: How to Prepare for Divorce
Facing a divorce can be overwhelming, but arming yourself with the right knowledge and tools can make all the difference. Our ultimate Texas divorce checklist, which was created by our…
What is a “Material and Substantial Change” in Circumstances?
In life, parents’ circumstances change. They may change jobs, move away, get remarried, or fall on hard times. Major changes can affect a parent’s ability to pay child support, care…
Role of Texas Attorney General in Child Support Cases
When a parent has issues with child support in Texas, they often turn to the Texas Attorney General’s Office for help. The Texas Attorney General is the state’s chief law…
Common Law Marriage in Texas Defined
Common Law Marriage Most people in Texas know a couple who say something along the lines of, “We’ve lived together for so long, we are considered common law married.” But…
Attorney J. Turner Thornton Named a Fort Worth 40 Under 40
Attorney J. Turner Thornton — a partner at Varghese Summersett who leads the firm’s Family Law Division — has been named to Fort Worth Inc.’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list,…
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Texas?
Cost of divorce in Texas A recent USA Today article puts the average cost of divorce in Texas without children at $15,600, and the average cost of a divorce with…
Parental Kidnapping in Texas
How Does Texas Define Parental Kidnapping? It’s against Texas law for a noncustodial parent to knowingly entice or persuade a child to leave the custody of the custodial parent, guardian,…
What is a De Novo Hearing in Texas Family Courts?
In Texas family law cases, it’s not uncommon for an associate judge to hear preliminary matters – or decide temporary orders – instead of an elected district judge. This allows…