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Houston Family Law Attorney | ArticlesNancy Rommelmann has been sought out by local media for her opinion about a variety of family law matters.
Urgent Information regarding Family Law and the PandemicWhat terms in a Decree of Divorce can be modified?April 2021 A court can modify terms of a Divorce Decree for Conservatorship (custody), possession... Read More How to Expedite Your Lawsuit proceedings - use a Special Judge; COVID-19 UpdateMarch 2021 Backlogs in Texas District Courts exist due in part to over a 10% increase in civil case filings annually... Read More Acronyms in Texas Family LawFebuary 2021 There are commonly used acronyms that you want to familiarize yourself with if you are involved in... Read More Why the spike of divorce filings in January?January 2021 Statistics show that filing for divorce is significantly higher in the month of January. Reasons for... Read More Muses for the holiday season - 2020December 2020 We must never remain silent in the face of bigotry. We must condemn those who seek to divide us. In all quarters... Read More The dangers of our “Social Cocktail” - Screen Time, Social Media and Psychological ManipulationNovember 2020 The new Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” is extraordinarily eye opening and insightful laying out the deliberate psychological manipulation perpetrated by social media. It’s like a potent... Read More Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Co Managing your child’s school year during the PandemicOctober 2020 Hybrid learning has created interesting challenges for conservators with school age children... Read More Family Law and COVID 19 newsSeptember 2020 The Supreme Court of Texas has issued the Eighteenth Emergency Order regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster stating the following... Read More Family Law and COVID 19 newsAugust 2020 The Supreme Court of Texas has issued the Eighteenth Emergency Order regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster... Read More Family Law, COVID 19 newsJuly 2020 There is discussion in some school districts to change the school calendar and some... Read More Family Law and COVID 19June 2020 Family law courts continue to conduct business and have been utilizing technology such as Zoom for hearings and trials.. Read More Family Law Update and the PandemicMay 2020 Spring Break - Some conservators subject to Possession & Access Orders are confused about when a child should be returned... Read More COVID 19 and Family LawApril 2020 The concern about COVID 19 can result in disputes regarding possession, access and travel plans of a child. ... Read More Top Ten List: Do(s) and Don’t(s) for divorcing/blended families during Spring BreakMarch 2020 Use your best efforts to personally exercise Spring Break with your child. ... Read More Top Ten Tips - Post Divorce Survival Guide a.k.a. How to Create the Life You've Imagined!Febuary 2020 Divorce is a significant milestone in a person’s life and that is no doubt an understatement. ... Read More Reconciliation or Divorce in the New Year?Jan 2020 I encourage parties to pursue reconciliation with a good marriage counselor. ... Read More Muses for the holiday season- 2019December 2019 Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them ... Read More FAQ’s regarding the Texas divorce process and proceduresNovember 2019 According to the Texas Family Code: ... Read More How to foster Healthy Communication with your childOctober 2019 Active listening requires a verbal response containing no actual message from the parent but rather a mirroring back of the child's ... Read More Mediation: What is it and when do you mediate in a Family Law Case?September 2019 Mediation is a commonly used method to settle family law cases and is an alternative to the formal process of going ... Read More Checklist for parents of elementary and middle school students for the New School YearAugust 2019 all your child’s school to determine when the open house is scheduled and ask if there are events that aren't ... Read More Marriage and Alcoholics = DivorceJuly 2019 Alcohol remains the number 1 drug problem in the United States. It is a big problem in marriages that end in divorce.. ... Read More The Three “C’s” of parentingJune 2019 Nurturing a child to make good independent decisions for themselves is a goal most parents have for their child. ... Read More Power and Control – The Anatomy of Domestic AbuseMay 2019 Domestic violence has been identified as one of the major causes of emergency room visits by women in recent times. ... Read More FAQ’s regarding Texas Marital Property LawApril 2019 Marital property law in Texas is based upon the community property system. Texas is a community property state. ... Read More Top Ten List: Do(s) and Don’t(s) for divorcing/blended families during Spring BreakMarch 2019 Use your best efforts to personally exercise Spring Break with your child. A child can feel like they aren’t important to you if ... Read More Top Ten Tips - Post Divorce Survival Guide a.k.a. How to Create the Life You've Imagined!Febuary 2019 Divorce is a significant milestone in a person’s life and that is no doubt an understatement. How does one navigate through the uncharted waters ... Read More Reconciliation or Divorce in the New Year?January 2019 I encourage parties to pursue reconciliation with a good marriage counselor. A counselor that “fits” both parties’ needs is ideal. ... Read More Muses for the holiday season...December 2018 Love people that treat you right and pray for the ones that don’t. Don’t worry about who doesn’t like you. Spend your time and energy loving the ... Read More The Narcissist and marriage/divorceNovember 2018 A lot of marriages cannot survive due to one of the spouses being a narcissist. A brief overview follows: What a narcissist is - ... Read More FAQ’s regarding: What is “family” law and who needs a family law attorney?October 2018 Individuals who might require the services of an attorney that practices family law include husbands, wives, children, grandparents, guardians, ... Read More Do’s and Don’ts regarding telling your child about your divorce and helping them cope.September 2018 Divorce is both stressful and difficult for a child. It is particularly harmful, however, for a child to be subject to conflict between their parents. ... Read More Checklist for parents of elementary and middle school students for the New School YearAugust 2018 Checklist: 1. Call your child’s school to determine when the open house is scheduled and ask if there are events that aren't on the school's website. ... Read More How to foster Healthy Communication with your childJuly 2018 Parents take the time to: Look at a child at their eye level ... Read More Ten Tips to Tackle summer vacation in divorced/blended familiesJune 2018 Allow a child to have input about summer plans. ... Read More Top Ten “To-Do’s” as a Step ParentMay 2018 A step parent is not there to replace a parent, but to augment a child’s life experience ... Read More Top Ten Do’s/Don’ts for comportment while with your child during periods of possessionApril 2018 Do's and Don'ts ... Read More Mediation – What is it and how is it used in Family Law?March 2018 Mediation is a process designed to help litigants reach an agreement outside of Court. Some courts require mediation prior to a hearing involving ...Read More Love and Divorce - Like oil and vinegar? It doesn’t have to be...Febuary 2018 How can you love during a divorce? Love your child – Do put your child’s best interest before yourself Do be courteous to the other parent in the presence ...Read More Divorce Planning – Should I stay or should I go?January 2018 Should I stay... I encourage parties to pursue reconciliation, if at all possible, with a good marriage counselor. A counselor that ... Read More Muses for the Holiday Season 2017November 2017 On Hurricane Harvey ... Showed the world how the people of Houston, the fourth largest city in the US, the most diverse city in Texas and most ... Read More Divorce, Discovery and Lessons from the 1996 hit movie Jerry MaguireOctober 2017 If you recall the now timeless dialogue that took place between Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) and Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.) in the movie Jerry Maguire, you’ll know this could be a ... Read More Back to school and what to do...Top Ten TipsSeptember 2017 Separated and divorced families frequently experience communications problems regarding homework, test and school events for their children ... Read More Divorce Planning - Should I stay or should I go?August 2017 I encourage parties to pursue reconciliation, if at all possible, with a good marriage counselor. A counselor that “fits” both parties’ needs is ideal. ... Read More FAQ's regarding: What is "family" law and who needs a family law attorney?July 2017 Individuals who might require the services of an attorney that practices family law include husbands, wives, children, grandparents, guardians, and domestic partners ... Read More Division of Property Upon Divorce aka How to get a bigger piece of the pieJune 2017 Parties often assume that upon divorce the estate will be dividing equally. Section 7.001 of the Texas Family Code (TFC) provides that "the court shall ... Read More Co-parenting with a Narcissist – The good, the bad, the uglyMay 2017 "High conflict divorce/couple" - There's a myth among divorce professionals that couples involved in high conflict family law cases are both at the same ... Read More Power and Control - The Anatomy of Domestic AbuseApril 2017 Domestic violence has been identified as one of the major causes of emergency room visits by women in recent times. The following behaviors are ... Read More Top Ten Tips for divorcing/blended families during Spring Break and other periods of extended possessionMarch 2017 Make a genuine effort to exercise Spring Break with your child. A child can feel unimportant to you if you are supposed to exercise Spring Break with them and you don’t make the ... Read More Love and Marriage... and Love during Divorce?Febuary 2017 You've heard the phrase, "love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage," but can love be show during a divorce? Consider the following ways ... Read More Why the spike of divorce filings in January?January 2017 Statistics show that filing for divorce is significantly higher in the month of January. Reasons for this include not disrupting the "family"... Read More Muses for the Holiday Season - 2016December 2016 Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.... Read More FAQ’s Regarding the Texas Divorce Process and ProceduresOctober 2016 A suit for divorce may not be maintained in this state unless at the time the suit is filed either the petitioner or the respondent has been: ... Read More Back to School and What to Do: Top Ten TipsSeptember 2016 Separated and divorced families frequently experience communication problems regarding homework, tests and school events for their children ... Read More Tips for Building a Successful Blended FamilyAugust 2016 Successfully merging a blended family is a challenge. The following are some tips to help you get ... Read More Child Abuse Tip Sheet: What It Is and What to Do if You Suspect Child AbuseJuly 2016 Child abuse is defined in the Texas Family Code as an act or omission that endangers or impairs a child’s physical, mental or ... Read More Top 10 List: Do’s and Don’ts for Divorcing/Blended Families During the Summer VacationJune 2016 Summer should be a wonderful time for a child – a time when memories are made that last a lifetime. Play your part to insure this happens ... Read More Getting Divorced? Courses That Can Be Ordered by the Court During the ProcessMay 2016 If you are considering getting a divorce or are getting divorced, you should know that a court can order you and/or your spouse to take a course for a variety of reasons ... Read More "Gray" DivorcesApril 2016 Some statistics show that since 1990, the divorce rate for Americans over 50 years old has doubled and more than doubled for those ... Read More Spring Break Checklist for Travel Involving a Child of Separated/Divorced ConservatorsMarch 2016 The following information should be exchanged between conservators for a child who will be traveling. Provide or give ... Read More Love and Marriage… and Love During Divorce?Febuary 2016 You’ve heard the phrase, “Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage,” but can love be shown during a divorce ... Read More January Is Divorce Season: Restore the Past to Build a Better Future or Start Anew?January 2016 Divorce filings jump by one-third in January by some statistics. Unhappy couples don’t want to break up the marriage during the holidays, so they wait until January ... Read More Muses for the Holiday Season 2015December 2015 When the world says give up, hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow ... Read More Reimbursement: What Is It? Who Might Be Entitled to It?November 2015 Reimbursement claims have a specific meaning in the Texas Family Code (TFC). Reimbursement claims are equitable in nature and fact intensive but can be difficult to prove and put a monetary value on the claim ... Read More Yours, Mine or Ours? The Enigma of Property in a Family Law CaseOctober 2015 The following is a brief overview of characterization of property in Texas ... Read More Texas Law: Where Should I File for Divorce?September 2015 General residency rule: A person can file for divorce in Texas and in a specific county if either the wife or the husband have been a domiciliary of the state of Texas for six months and a resident of the county for the 90 days prior to filing ... Read More Abused or the Abuser? Maybe?August 2015 With bruising (physical abuse) or without bruising (emotional abuse), it’s still abuse. The theory of the Cycle of Violence was developed by Dr. Lenore Walker in 2002. It describes a pattern of domestic abuse ... Read More Making Memories With Your Child This Summer Starts With Effective CommunicationJuly 2015 Summer is such a good time to create special memories with your child. It’s a good time to slow the hectic pace of the school year and really observe and listen to your child. You might think you know, but ... Read More Electronic Communication: Tips for Divorced Parents and a ChildJune 2015 Summer possession and access can be a challenge for a child of divorced parents due to the amount of time a child is away from the other parent. It’s important that parents allow a child the freedom to communicate with the other parent during ... Read More Credit Score? Debts? What Can Be Transferred After a Divorce or Breakup?May 2015 When parties marry or live together, they frequently will use the credit of the party who has a higher credit score. This might make sense at the time, because perhaps a lower interest rate can be obtained or ... Read More Emotional Abuse Coupled with a Lack of Knowledge of Marital Assets: Could This Be You?April 2015 It’s not uncommon for a person seeking a divorce to have a history of emotional abuse and a lack of knowledge of the assets of the marriage. Sometimes, the abused spouse has a small allowance to live on and little to no knowledge of the assets ... Read More Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts During a Non-Custodial Parent’s Period of Possession with Their ChildMarch 2015 Now is a good time for parents to plan ahead for Spring Break, Easter holidays and summer vacation. Consider if you were your child ... Read More Top Ten Tips for Post Divorce Survival: How to Create the Life You’ve ImaginedFebuary 2015 Divorce is a significant milestone in a person’s life, and that is no doubt an understatement. How does one navigate through the uncharted waters of life after divorce ... Read More Divorce Planning: Should I Stay or Should I Go?January 2015 I encourage parties to pursue reconciliation, if at all possible, with a good marriage counselor. A counselor who “fits” both parties’ needs is ideal. Sometimes it requires going to several different counselors ... Read More Muses for the Holiday SeasonDecember 2014 Love people who treat you right, and pray for the ones who don’t. Don’t worry about who doesn’t like you. Spend your time and energy loving the people who love you. “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ... Read More What Assets/Debts Does Your Estate Have, and How Can They Be Located During a Divorce?November 2014 “I am embarrassed to say I don’t know what assets and debts our estate has, because my spouse always handled these matters. I never thought it would be a ... Read More Mediation: What Is It, and When Do You Mediate in a Family Law Case?October 2014 Mediation is a commonly used method to settle family law cases and is an alternative to the formal process of going to trial. The Texas Family Code ... Read More Ten Tips Regarding Healthy and Unhealthy Behavior That Affect Your Child and/or Your MarriageSeptember 2014 If a child lives with: ... Read More Checklist for Parents of Elementary and Middle School Students for the New School YearAugust 2014 Call your child’s school to determine when the open house is scheduled and ask if there are events that are not on the school’s website. Many schools have ... Read More Guide to Relationships 101 and Some Lagniappe for Summer TravelJuly 2014 Actively listen to your child/spouse. Give them your undivided attention as much as possible when they speak to you. Give them eye contact. ... Read More Ten Tips to Tackle Summer Vacation in Divorced/Blended FamiliesJune 2014 Allow a child to have input about summer plans. ... Read More Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Child Custody Cases and a Child’s Preference as to Which Conservator They Want to Live or Primarily ResideMay 2014 For purposes of this article, “conservator” and “parent” are used interchangeably. Q: Does a child’s preference eliminate the court’s discretion? ... Read More Top Ten List: Do’s/Don’ts for Comportment While With Your Child During Periods of PossessionApril 2014 DO: Make a sincere effort to personally care for your child. DON’T: Make your child feel like they aren’t important to you by not personally caring ... Read More Acronyms in Texas Family LawMarch 2014 There are commonly used acronyms that you want to familiarize yourself with if you are involved in a family law matter. Family law attorneys and judges use ... Read More Love and Marriage… and Love During Divorce?Febuary 2014 You’ve heard the phrase, “Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage,” but can love be shown during a divorce? Consider the following ... Read More Seven Suggestions to Salvage and Restore your MarriageJanuary 2014 Most marriages have highs and lows, good times and times of boredom and frustration. There are times in a marriage when love has left the marriage, and then what ... Read More Frequently Asked Questions Regarding PaternityDecember 2013 How do parties that are not married but have a child together obtain child support and visitation rights? A: A Petition to Adjudicate Parentage needs to be brought ... Read More Top Ten “To-Do’s” as a Step ParentNovember 2013 A step parent is not there to replace a parent, but to augment a child’s life experience. Step parents may be unclear as to what their roles and expectations are within the family. ... Read More Child SupportOctober 2013 There is a significant change regarding child support that became effective September 1, 2013. The Texas legislature amended the Texas Family Code to increase the monthly “cap” on net income... Read More How to Nurture Trusting Dialogue with Your Child and Develop Your Child’s Ability to Make Sound Decisions IndependentlyAugust 2013 Promotes appropriate behavior, Is the basis of positive parent-child interactions and high self-esteem in children,Prevents problematic behavior, ... Read More How to Foster Healthy Communication with Your ChildJuly 2013 Active listening employs a verbal response containing no actual message from the parent but rather a mirroring back of the child’s previous communication. ... Read More Top Ten List: Do’s and Don’ts for Divorcing/Blended Families During the Summer VacationJune 2013 Summer should be a wonderful time for a child … a time when memories are made that last a lifetime. Play your part to insure this happens! ... Read More What Terms in a Divorce Decree Can be Modified?April 2013 A court can modify terms of a Divorce Decree for Conservatorship (custody), possession and access (visitation) and child support ... Read More FAQ’S-The Texas Divorce ProcessMarch 2013 General Residency Rule for Divorce Suit: A suit for divorce may not be maintained in this state unless at the time the suit is filed either the petitioner or the respondent has been ... Read More Top Ten List: Do’s and Don’ts Regarding Telling Your Child About Your Divorce and Helping Them CopeFebuary 2013 Divorce is both stressful and difficult for a child. It is particularly harmful, however, for a child to be subject to conflict between his or her parents. ... Read More New Year’s ResolutionsJanuary 2013 Is Getting a Divorce on Your List? Plan for the worst and hope for the best… If getting divorced is among your New Year’s resolutions, consider the following ... Read More Top Ten List: Do’s and Don’ts for Divorced and Blended Families Through the HolidaysDecember 2012 Do: Get counseling - Put aside negative feelings regarding the other parent. Don’t play the victim to your child. Get professional counseling; your child ... Read More |
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