Warning Signs of Parental Alienation – Austin, TX Child Custody Cases
Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is when one parent attempts to interfere with the visitation and relationship of the child with the other parent. This can be done either through intentional acts by the alienator or through unconscious actions by the parent. Regardless if the actions by the parent are intentional or unintentional, they can have…
Merritt Law Q&A Video Series
Welcome to Merritt Law’s Q&A style videos. These are answers to some of the more common questions that we receive at Merritt Law. We hope that they help to provide some clarity and assurance in your family law matters. Hi, my name is Chris Merritt. I’m the founder and attorney here at Merritt Law.…
Use of Martial Home During My Austin, Texas divorce case – Should I stay or should I go?
Who gets to stay in the house after the divorce is filed? What about other property during a divorce – what can and can’t I use? Often when preparing for the filing of the divorce petition in Austin, Texas, one question that we are asked is: can I stay in the house? During temporary orders…
Visitation During Temporary Orders in Austin, Texas Divorce Cases
Parents often ask what will visitation look like during temporary orders, the time between a divorce case is filed and when the divorce is finalized. At temporary orders parties can establish any schedule for each parent’s periods of possession of the children that fits their needs and those of the children. In fact, Courts in…
Divorce Mediation in Austin, Texas
What about mediating my divorce case in Austin, Texas? Most divorce cases at some point go to mediation. In Travis County, if your case will require longer than three hours at final trial, you are required to go to mediation before your final trial. The reality is that even in cases that will last three…