How to Explain Divorce to a Child: Your Comprehensive Guide
Divorce is one of the most challenging life events for families to navigate, especially when children are involved. As family law attorneys, clients often ask us how to tell kids about divorce in a way that minimizes the emotional impact. Breaking the news to your...
Domestic Violence and the Holidays: 5 Reasons Why It Escalates at Christmas Time
The holiday season is a time when families in North Texas and across the country come together to celebrate, create memories, and enjoy cherished traditions. However, for those trapped in the cycle of domestic violence, the holidays can be a period of heightened...
How to Navigate Holiday Schedules and Co-Parenting After Divorce
Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved, but one of the most challenging aspects of co-parenting after divorce is creating a holiday parenting schedule. Holidays are supposed to be fun and relaxing, but for divorced parents, they can be a source...
Cycle of Violence: How to Break the Domestic Violence Cycle
Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide, regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, or cultural background. The domestic violence cycle is complex, and survivors face many challenges when trying to break free from...
How Child Custody Laws in Texas Impact Domestic and International Holiday Travel
Child custody can be difficult to navigate at the best of times, but when you want to take a family vacation — especially during the holidays — it can be hard to know what you can and cannot do under the law. Child custody laws in Texas are designed to protect the...
Protective Order vs. Restraining Order in Texas: What’s The Difference?
When it comes to seeking legal protection from abuse, harassment, or threats in Texas, you may have heard the terms "protective order" and "restraining order" used interchangeably. While these two types of orders serve similar purposes, there are key differences...
Protecting Your Rights as a Father During a Divorce in Texas
As a father facing divorce in Texas, it is crucial to understand your rights and how to navigate the legal system to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your children. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation concerning what rights fathers do and do...
Safety Planning for Domestic Violence & Abuse | 4 Crucial Steps for Leaving Safely
As anyone who has been in an abusive relationship will tell you, leaving is not as simple as packing your bags and walking out the door—putting together a domestic abuse safety plan is the first step in leaving. It does not do you any good to run if it puts you, your...
Dads & Custody: How to Win Custody As a Father in Texas
While many fathers still believe that the cards are stacked against them in child custody cases, the reality of modern child custody laws in Texas is that dads are regularly awarded something approaching 50/50 custody (known as the Expanded Standard Possession Order...
How to Handle False Allegations of Domestic Violence & Abuse in Texas
There’s nothing quite as shocking and frightening as a false allegation of any sort, yet there’s something sinister about false allegations of domestic violence, a crime that’s both incredibly horrible and incredibly serious. When this happens in the context of a...
Custody Battle With a Narcissist: 7 Strategies for Beating a Narcissist In Custody Court
Navigating a custody battle is challenging under any circumstances, but when dealing with a narcissist, it can feel particularly overwhelming. You know you’re dealing with a bad actor who has no intention of playing by the rules, and this alone can be enough to make...
Disability & Child Support: Calculation for Disabled Parent & Child with Special Needs
Navigating the complexities of child support can be challenging, especially when disabilities are involved. Whether you're a parent with a disability or raising a child with special needs, understanding how disability and child support interact is a crucial part of...
Divorce Litigation vs. Mediation in Texas: Differences, Advantages, & Disadvantages
When choosing between litigation vs. mediation, most people aren’t sure where to start. Divorce is never an easy process, but the method you choose to resolve your divorce can significantly impact your experience and outcome. In Texas, the two primary methods for...
Back to School Co-Parenting Guide: Tips for Divorcing Dads
As the back-to-school season approaches, it can be a challenging time for co-parents, especially for newly divorced dads or divorcing dads navigating the new dynamics of the upcoming school year. At Ilarraza Law, we understand the complexities of co-parenting and the...
Effects of Domestic Violence & Abuse on Children & How to Support Them
If you’re a victim of domestic abuse, there is hope—and help. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline here or locally Denton County Friends of the Family, to talk to someone who can help you and your children leave safely. It’s estimated that violence in the...
Alcoholism & Divorce in Texas: How to Address Alcoholism in Your Divorce Proceedings
Alcoholism and divorce often go hand-in-hand. In fact, in 2024, 12% of all divorces were the result of substance abuse, including alcohol abuse. Unfortunately, Texas does not explicitly recognize alcoholism as a ground for divorce. However, if it can be proven that...
Texas Community Property
Community Property Division Disputes Divorce is a difficult time in anyone’s life. You deserve an attorney who’s not only knowledgeable but compassionate as well. Here at Ilarraza Law, we fight to protect your rights and provide the guidance you need to make it...
Divorce & Credit Card Debt: How Divorce Affects Your Credit Score & How To Protect It
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process that can have far-reaching consequences, not just for your personal life but also for your financial well-being. One of the most common concerns our clients have is how divorce and credit card debt are...