Child Support and Retirement Plans

On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.   Is this familiar? In your divorce or custody case, your Ex was ordered to pay for child support and is way behind but has a large 401(k) or other retirement plan providing your Ex with a...

What is a Guardian Ad Litem in Texas Family Court?

 In CPS removal cases and some contested child custody cases, the judge may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child’s best interests (this is different than representing the child, which is what an attorney ad litem does). This person may be a...

Parental Alienation and Family Court

On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Thursday, January 16, 2025.   In many of our cases we see children “weaponized” against the other parent by the use of psychologically abusive and/or controlling conduct and communications. The common...

Believing These Custody Myths Can Harm Your Case

On behalf of the Law Office of Greg Whitten on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.   Navigating a Texas divorce can be hard, especially when it involves minor children. When it comes to child custody and support, the law encourages parents to prioritize the...