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  • 2023
    • July
      • What to Do (and Not Do) if CPS is at the Door
      • Making Back-to-school Season Easier for Your Child – and You
    • June
      • Talking About Divorce to Your Child: a Practical Guide
      • How Can Your Divorce Benefit From the Use of Mediation?
      • How Can You Protect Your Online Privacy During a Divorce?
    • May
      • 3 Common Mistakes Dads Make During a Texas Divorce
      • Does Community Property Mean a 50/50 Split in Property Division?
      • Should You Be Embracing Virtual Visitation?
    • April
      • Enforcing Child Custody Orders in Texas
      • Can CPS Interview a Minor Child at School Without Permission?
      • What is the Dissipation of Marital Assets in a Divorce?
    • March
      • Closing a Bank Account During Your Divorce
      • Do You Need Permission to Get a Divorce?
      • The difficulties of dating during a divorce
    • February
      • Protecting your social media accounts during a divorce
      • Will you get shared custody of your pet?
      • 5 common reasons for divorce
    • January
      • What does a fair distribution of marital assets look like?
      • Signs your child is struggling with the divorce
  • 2022
    • December
      • How does Texas treat rental properties in a divorce?
      • 2 reasons you don’t want to verbally change your custody plan
      • 3 tips for co-parenting during the holidays
    • November
      • Do unmarried Texas fathers automatically have parental rights?
      • How can I tell if my spouse’s child is eligible for me to adopt them?
      • 9 things CPS looks for during a home inspection | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
    • October
      • Reasons getting married early increases divorce odds
      • 2 ways your ex can damage your bond with your children
      • Can a new relationship impact custody rights?
    • September
      • Strengthening your custody case as a father
      • Should I File For Divorce Before Finding An Attorney?
      • When you divorce, kids need reassurance, not reasons
    • August
      • Does the name on the deed of the house matter in a divorce?
      • Does Texas law forbid a pregnant woman from getting divorced?
      • How to prepare your finances for life after divorce
      • Can you and your ex manage your child’s education as co-parents?
    • July
      • The best questions to ask your attorney before filing for divorce
      • Celebrating your child’s birthday after divorce
      • Can you get custody rights as an unmarried father in Texas?
    • June
      • The do’s and don’ts if your ex stops paying child support
      • Do you have any say in the babysitters your ex hires?
      • Your options if your ex isn’t following the custody arrangement
    • May
      • Focus on quality parenting time if your kids live out of state
      • How important are a child’s wishes in a Texas custody case?
      • Ask yourself these 3 questions before getting a divorce
    • April
      • How you can make the most of your supervised visits
      • 3 reasons to ask for a custody modification in Texas
      • Giving kids a sense of belonging in both homes amid divorce
    • March
      • It’s campus tour time – are you and your co-parent ready?
      • Why it is important to establish paternity if you and your partner aren’t married
      • Grandparents, should you intervene on behalf of your grandchildren?
    • February
      • Father-daughter relationships are crucial after divorce
      • What does sole managing conservatorship mean in Texas?
      • The right of first refusal can give you more parenting time
      • Should you take a lump sum alimony payment?
    • January
      • Does divorce affect rights to Social Security spousal benefits?
      • Hidden debts are a frustrating financial issue during divorce
      • What happens to the family business in a divorce?
  • 2021
    • December
      • How do I justify a modification request of custody in Texas?
      • 3 tips for handling the stress of a contentious divorce
      • Can a 16-year-old in Texas become emancipated?
    • November
      • Should you and your ex keep the home together?
      • Parenting through a holiday divorce
    • October
      • What is the CPS looking for if they come to your house?
      • How do we allocate debts in a divorce?
      • Why do courts want fathers to see their kids?
      • Planning visitation time with a heavy workload
    • September
      • 2 common solutions for shared retirement accounts in divorce
      • What is parental alienation and how can it be tackled?
    • August
      • What are some signs that your spouse wants a divorce?
      • How likely is it that I will be able to get full custody of my kids?
      • 3 instances when divorce is the best option in Texas
    • July
      • August, 2021 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Fathers deserve custody time, too: Know your rights
      • Self-improvement can lead to more parenting time
      • How to proactively handle a CPS investigation: 6 tips
      • 3 things to do before you ask for a divorce
    • June
      • Texas child support laws: How much will you pay or receive in child support?
      • How a gray divorce can change your personal relationships
    • May
      • June, 2021 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Why do grandparents sometimes need to provide kinship care?
      • Accumulated stress could lead to divorce
      • Is the summer the right time to separate and work out custody schedules?
    • April
      • May, 2021 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • What to do when a relative keeps calling CPS
    • March
      • April, 2021 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Divorce without children can be just as difficult
      • What are investigators allowed to do in a CPS investigation?
      • Helping your child during divorce
      • Can child support be modified?
    • February
      • March, 2021 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
    • January
      • How to build up the courage to file for divorce
      • Does remarriage lower my child support obligation?
      • Tax season troubles: Divorce and its impact on your finances
      • You may have a right to your spouse’s pension
      • What you need to know about a father’s right to child custody
  • 2020
    • December
      • January, 2021 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Why are there reunification services in a CPS case?
      • Should you fight for the house in your divorce?
    • November
      • December, 2020 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Tips for divorced parents around the holidays
      • Co-parenting when your ex-spouse isn’t willing to cooperate
    • October
      • November, 2020 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Grandparent adoption: a necessary step sometimes
      • Property division in a high-asset Texas divorce
    • September
      • October, 2020 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
    • July
      • How Do You Know When Your Marriage Is In Trouble?
    • June
      • July, 2020 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
    • May
      • Tips on helping you children adjust to divorce
    • April
      • May, 2020 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
    • February
      • Child custody battles are becoming more common
      • How Social Security benefits factor into divorce
    • January
      • February, 2020 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Modifying child support after switching jobs
      • Child custody: Which type would be best in your case?
      • Charged with neglect? You need a strong child protection defense
      • Moms struggle to get the child support they need
      • What you should know when creating your child protection defense
  • 2019
    • December
      • January, 2020 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Owning a pet is complicated when it comes to a Texas divorce
      • Divorce can be a positive step in the New Year ahead
      • Do you know the most popular month for divorce?
      • Are you financially prepared for divorce?
      • Can you catch a divorce from a friend? Maybe
      • What do your parents have to do with family law?
    • November
      • December, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Crafting a parenting plan that will work for years to come
      • These four behaviors can predict divorce
      • Child protection services removed infant after fall
      • When can I change my child custody and support orders?
      • How Texas treats community property during divorce
      • Should you date during a divorce?
    • October
      • November, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Child support can cover out-of-pocket medical expenses
      • Don’t let financial fears hold you back from divorce
      • Dads: Make sure you understand your child custody rights
      • Man charged for not paying over $100k in overdue child support
      • Why expecting parents should be thinking about divorce
    • September
      • 3 child custody myths you should not believe
      • October, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Are you prepared for divorce? Millennials are
      • Child protection defense: Better understanding Texas’ abuse laws
      • Divorce and socioeconomic status could be linked
      • Your visitation rights as a grandparent
      • Don’t believe these common divorce myths
    • August
      • September, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Prenuptial agreements protect separate property during divorce
      • Some parents delay divorce because of financial stress
      • Why child custody matters for taxes
      • Is it realistic to keep the house after divorce?
      • How to be there for your kids during divorce
    • July
      • August, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Here’s how Texas judges look at income for child support
      • Using child custody agreements to address back-to-school matters
      • How to find tax benefits in divorce
      • Don’t let divorce ruin retirement plans
      • The dos and don’ts of social media in a divorce
    • June
      • Maintaining child support when co-parenting
      • July, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Do I need to worry about my separate bank account during divorce?
      • Does child custody affect my taxes?
      • Can unemployment make divorce impossible?
      • Fathers, keep this in mind after child custody
      • How to cope with the pain of divorce
    • May
      • June, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Will you deal with these common investments during divorce?
      • Child support is important, but not everyone is paying
      • Headed for your 2nd divorce? You’ll face unique hurdles
      • How long does divorce usually take in Texas?
      • How did the judge decide my child support amount?
    • April
      • Child support can be modified
      • May, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Will my credit score take a hit because of divorce?
      • Woman receives $150,000 for back child support
      • Millennials are prepared for divorce
      • Looking toward college during divorce
      • Bethenny Frankel caught up in child custody litigation
    • March
      • April, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Is it time to modify your child custody agreement?
      • Child protection defense: Mother of 5 arrested for abandonment
      • How do credit card reward points factor into divorce?
      • Protect your business during divorce
      • 5 pitfalls of a DIY divorce
    • February
      • March, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Divorce after 50 — what should I be worried about?
      • Compromise in child custody is essential for co-parenting
      • Should I litigate over child custody?
      • What sources of income count toward child support?
      • Child protection defense: Mother of 3 charged with neglect
    • January
      • February, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Why do I need a child protection defense?
      • New tax rules could affect your upcoming divorce
      • Divorce: Amazon founder never signed prenup
      • Modifications are sometimes necessary after divorce
      • Child protection defense: What are mandatory reporters?
      • How to make your divorce go faster
      • Want a better divorce? Forget about getting revenge
  • 2018
    • December
      • January, 2019 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Divorce will be more difficult after the first of the year
      • Moving? Include virtual visitation in child custody agreement
      • A postnuptial agreement can protect you during divorce
      • How to establish paternity of your child in Texas
      • What to do about your pets during divorce?
    • November
      • December, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Will divorce derail my retirement?
      • Do you know which assets you’ll divide during divorce?
      • Fathers feel unfair bias in child custody, support
      • How to protect your child during your deportation
      • Anna Faris, Chris Pratt to share joint child custody
    • October
      • Maintain a strong child protection defense against false claims
      • November, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • How do you know if you’ll get alimony after a divorce?
      • Who pays child support in a joint custody situation?
      • How to talk to children about divorce
      • Should I pursue sole child custody?
      • Starting a business? Make sure it’s shielded from divorce
    • September
      • October, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Smart phones are the child custody issue no one is talking about
      • Get child support right the first time
      • 3 mistakes to avoid during your child custody battle
      • Here’s why you should be paying your child support
    • August
      • September, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Divorce and property division — why you should think about taxes
      • Is divorce contagious?
      • Angelina Jolie recently filed paperwork for child support
      • Three costly divorce mistakes to avoid
      • Will my wife automatically get her way with child custody?
    • July
      • August, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • How can I prepare for alimony discussions in divorce?
      • Divorce and student loans — more connected than you think
      • Who qualifies for child support in Texas?
      • What if I need to modify a child custody order?
      • Divorce? Millennials may be more protected than past generations
      • Divorce and retirement — are you ready?
    • June
      • July, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • A child protection defense team can keep your child with family
      • Slash submits settlement that includes spousal, child support
      • Dogs can make divorce complicated
      • How parental alienation negatively affects children
      • I have a prenup, will the new tax law affect my divorce?
    • May
      • June, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Preparing to announce plans to divorce
      • Divorce and child support: how is college affected?
      • Split IRA savings in accordance with family law court instruction
      • Modifying child support in Texas
      • Dennis Quaid reaches divorce settlement with ex-wife
      • Texas man fights child support mishap
    • April
      • May, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Tips for creating a child custody plan
      • Divorce can prompt financial awareness
      • 3 estate planning documents to review after divorce
      • New law may provide a child protection defense for parents
      • In 2018, these family law problems are common
    • March
      • April, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Father fights to regain child custody of his daughter
      • Parents mount child protection defense in crib case
      • 3 tips for finding the right family law attorney
      • Prenuptial agreements can help lovers dodge contentious divorce
      • Common threads that ease family law matters
    • February
      • How divorce can affect federal employer benefits
      • March, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Child support enforcement technology could see an upgrade
      • Child custody myths are dispelled with research
      • I’m afraid my ex will make child abuse allegations against me
      • Starting over after divorce
    • January
      • February, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • A focus on best interests can help child custody negotiations
      • Family law policy and health insurance
      • Is it hard to get court-ordered alimony?
      • More states deciding fate of pets in divorce
      • Tax law changes bring family law issues to the forefront
      • January is the busiest month for divorce, and here’s why
  • 2017
    • December
      • January, 2018 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • What are some of the common causes for divorce?
      • In today’s world, more fathers win child custody battles
      • Texas family law accounts for the fact that you life could change
      • How ex-wives can recover from divorce
      • Do I really need a prenup in case of divorce?
    • November
      • December, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Texas reality stars feud over divorce agreement, alimony
      • Facing abuse allegations? You need child protection defense
      • Want a successful divorce? Don’t forget about taxes
      • Handling major holidays, post-divorce
      • There’s no child custody plan; should I worry about paternity?
      • Credit card debt must be divided during divorce
    • October
      • November, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Financial peace after divorce is possible
      • Make child protection defense a priority when facing charges
      • Will your move require child custody agreement modification?
      • Child support included in Jesse William’s temporary settlement
      • Court-ordered child support provides financial security
    • September
      • October, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Prenups can ease divorce for Millennials
      • Retirement savings play important role in divorce
      • Is your spouse hiding income or assets from you?
      • Study claims 50/50 child custody could be best
      • Divorce or annulment — which do I need?
    • August
      • Looks like the Macklowe divorce is going to court
      • September, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Struggling to pay child support?
      • How to protect your emotional health during divorce
      • Maintaining a relationship for the health of the children
      • Considering nesting as an option when negotiating child custody
      • 3 ways to help kids deal with divorce
      • Uncontested divorce can save time and money
    • July
      • August, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Pros and cons of divorce mediation
      • The unique challenges of late-life divorce
      • Texas child support basics
      • Families may insist on protection of wealth through divorce
      • State enacts law giving grandparents child custody preference
    • June
      • July, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Could you be forgetting about assets during divorce?
      • A child custody fight could negatively impact kids’ health
      • How to minimize the time and cost of a divorce
      • Couple mounts child protection defense in medical marijuana case
      • Reevaluating financial goals after a Texas divorce
    • May
      • Birdnesting: An innovative child custody approach
      • June, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
      • Divorce agreements will change over time
      • What factors do courts use to assess a child’s best interests?
      • Common methods spouses use to conceal property
    • April
      • May, 2017 | McNutt Law Firm PLLC
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