On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Oct 8, 2025 | Firm News
As a parent going through a divorce, it’s natural to focus on where your child will live and how much time you’ll spend together. However, you should also think about your authority to make key decisions for your child. This is what legal custody is all about. When...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Sep 4, 2025 | Firm News
Having children means you and your ex-spouse will always have some form of a relationship. And you probably already understand that your children need both of you to be involved in their lives. Couples going through contentious divorces often struggle to remain...
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Jun 29, 2025 | Firm News
Custody disputes are already painful, but when substance use is part of the picture, everything gets more complicated. You may be a caring parent who occasionally struggles, or someone recovering and trying to do better. But in court, even a single incident involving...
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Mar 28, 2025 | Firm News
A person who’s going through a divorce may look forward to the day when they don’t have to deal with their ex any longer. If you share children, that day isn’t going to come until the children are grown, and communication might still be necessary then. Discussions...
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Mar 16, 2025 | Firm News
Thinking far ahead is crucial for parents going through a divorce. You cannot afford to just settle matters based on how things are right now. One of the things you need to plan for is the chance that one of you wants to take the children away on vacation sometime....
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Dec 7, 2024 | Firm News
The institution of marriage is often faced with numerous challenges, some of which are serious enough to result in divorce. One of these challenges is marriage to a toxic spouse who manipulates, belittles or undermines their partner, creating an unhealthy and damaging...
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Nov 9, 2024 | Firm News
Parenting plans are generally created to facilitate a stable and supportive framework for a child’s upbringing after their parents separate or divorce. However, as children grow and their needs evolve, a parenting plan that once served their best interests may no...
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Sep 26, 2024 | Firm News
When you and your co-parent were incorporating holidays into your custody agreement, it may never have occurred to you to include Halloween. However, if your child is still young enough to look forward to this holiday and require parental participation, you’re...
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Sep 2, 2024 | Firm News
You may have all the best intentions of co-parenting amicably — or at least peacefully – with your ex. However, if they’re still harboring anger and resentment about the break-up, what caused it or what they may believe is an unfair divorce agreement, that can...
On Behalf of Jennipher R. Martinez | Aug 18, 2024 | Firm News
As a new school year is quickly approaching, you and your ex have a unique set of challenges to navigate if you co-parent your school-age kids. From coordinating schedules to ensuring consistent communication, getting ready for the school year requires careful...