Most courts handling family law cases in Texas will require, prior to holding a trial, that the parties attempt to settle the case through mediation. Mediation is a relatively informal and non-binding process – at least, it’s non-binding in the sense that the mediator can’t force anyone to do anything they don’t want to do. … Continue reading »
Posted in June 2012 …
What does “primary custody” mean?
Not surprisingly, clients in custody cases usually tell us they want “primary custody” of their children. You’ll often hear lawyers use the same phrase – “primary custody”. So, it might surprise you to learn that you could read the Texas Family Code, front-to-back, and never see the term “primary custody”. That phrase has become a … Continue reading »
