2025 Fort Worth Magazine Top Attorneys
Cotten Schmidt is proud to announce that five of our attorneys have been selected for Fort Worth Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys list. This annual recognition, based on peer nominations, highlights exceptional legal skill, professionalism, and service to the community. The full list appears in the magazine’s December issue and online. Cotten Schmidt attorneys honored in 2025 include: […]
April 1st is a Big Deal!
We know that Spring Break and Saint Patrick’s day are just around the corner, but there are other very important dates fast approaching in family law. If you have orders or follow a “Standard Possession Order” as laid out in §153 of the Texas Family Code, April 1st and April 15th are very big days on […]
April 15 is not just Tax Day
As we discussed in our last post, there are two big dates coming up if you follow the Texas Standard Possession Order. April 1st is when the parent with the possession schedule must designate his or her periods of summer possession. Additionally, April 15 is another important date in the Texas Standard Possession Order. Under the […]
How Spring Break Works in the Texas Family Code
Many kids are out on Spring Break this week. Under the Texas Family Code the parent with a possession schedule get the kids this week. §153 of the Texas Family Code contains what Texas calls the “Standard Possession Order.” The SPO is what parties follow when they have orders but do not have agreements for […]
What it Takes to Enforce Your Right of Possession
Unfortunately, we talk to too many parents after they have been excluded or flat out denied periods of possession awarded to them in a decree or order. It is an awful truth,but. There are many times parents deny periods of possession to punish the other parent for real or imagined problems. But, there is answer. […]
How Child Support is Determined
“How is child support calculated?” That is the first question we are asked when we consult with parents facing a separation or divorce. The answer to that question is in Chapter 154 of the Texas Family Code. Simply stated, the court can order a parent to pay child support for a child until […]
Is There Alimony in Texas
“How am I going to pay my bills?” is a question we get quite often at the beginning of a divorce. “Can I get alimony?” often follows. As with all legal questions, it depends. There is no alimony in the Texas Family Code. There is temporary spousal support and Spousal Maintenance. While support and maintenance […]
What is a Geographic Restriction in Texas
“Can I move back home?” is a question we get quite often in our initial client interviews. In a divorce or suit involving children, it depends. Should there be no agreement regarding where the child resides, the Court will designate one parent to do so. Chapter 153 of the Texas Family Code allows one parent […]