Standard Possession Tips Spring Break in North Texas means it is time to figure out summer possession for most divorced parents. For divorced parents coparenting under a Standard Possession schedule in Texas, this means that the start to the spring and summer periods of possession and holidays are near. There are deadlines that are set [...]
I'm going to veer away from my usual family law and divorce topics and say 'Go Vote!' today. Today is primary election day in Texas. This is the opportunity to make a change in your community or to confirm your current leadership - whichever way you see it. Whatever your opinion is, you have the [...]
We are moving to a new office! I am very happy to announce that we are moving to a new location that will be more convenient to Lewisville, Flower Mound, Little Elm and Frisco. And, we will still be convenient to Denton, Corinth, Sanger and Shady Shores! Beginning Monday, December 2nd, our new address [...]
Holiday Survival Guide - UPDATED November 2020 The holidays are quickly approaching! Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be over and December will be here and Christmas is right around the corner! This time of year can be both great and stressful. If you're newly divorced,or going through a divorce or family law case it [...]
Why I'm a Pro-Parent Divorce Lawyer I'm passionate about parents, co-parenting and families – single parent and two parents. A parent's divorce is unique. It isn't only about the husband and wife, it is also very much about the children and therefore, the parents. I think that it is very important to remember that. In [...]
Top 3 Questions from Dads in Divorce Have you seen or heard the ads for men going through divorce? I’ve seen and heard quite a few ads directed at men who are going through divorce. It is interesting and a bit odd to me, because not all men have the same concerns any more than [...]
Inspiration for parenting can come from anywhere. I’m a working mom and know that parenting is the toughest and most rewarding thing to do. I was a family law attorney before I became a parent and I’m always thinking about how something I’ve heard about or read about applies to family law or divorce because [...]
Back to School Parenting After Divorce The first day of school is right around the corner and it seems like the summer flew by! Back to School parenting after divorce can be new territory and challenging. Parenting after divorce is tough enough without some tips to get through the back to school season. I've come [...]
Is there an ‘App’ for Parenting? Parenting with technology can be a challenge. Recently one of my kids said that one of the great things about me is that I know a lot more about technology than most parents and that I use it. And, just for the record, that same child also said she [...]
Happy Independence Day from all of us at O'Connell Law Firm! As we celebrate the 4th of July our great country today, it is good to remember to take time and remember where and how our country was started. So, here are links to some good reading for this July 4th holiday as we celebrate our [...]