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A similar but more structured form of mutual agreement is mediation, which is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This is another way to reach a child custody agreement out of court. Instead of just the parents discussing custody issues, a mediator (who is a neutral third party) helps negotiate.

A simple/basic Will in Texas averages between $250 to $2,500+. The price depends on the experience of the attorney drafting the Will. Reputable attorneys will charge a minimum of $500+, since a Will is only valid if it is properly drafted and executed.

No. In Texas, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Texas allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.

Get a copy of your court order and read it. If you do not have a copy, you can get one from the district clerk's office in the county where the order was made.

A holographic will is a will that is entirely in your own handwriting. If done correctly, it is valid and can be legally enforced. To make a valid handwritten will in Texas, the entire document must be in your own handwriting. No one can write any part of it except for you and no part of it can be typed.

Replevin is the legal action you can use to get your personal property back when someone has wrongfully taken it and refuses to give it back. If this happens, you may also recover financial losses as a result of the wrongful taking of property or because you were unable to use the property for a period of time.