While same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states currently, there are many state laws on the books that make it difficult to assume same-sex parents retain the same rights as biological parents. Oftentimes, the law assumes the birth mother is one parent and the...
Meeting someone who appreciates and respects you can be a nice change of pace for anyone going through a contentious divorce. Although the decision to begin dating may seem reasonable, it can impact your divorce proceedings. Dating can complicate these aspects of your...
Going through divorce is a difficult process for everyone involved in the family unit, and this includes the children. While it is impossible to keep your child away from every hurt that a divorce may inflict, it is still possible to make the transition to...
Divorce is often difficult for everyone in the family. The changes that come with it can impact any children involved as much as the adults. Things can be even more difficult if you suspect that your former spouse is working to damage your relationship with your...
When you have a Texas child custody agreement in place, your child’s other parent has a legal obligation to comply with the agreement and follow its terms. If your son or daughter’s other parent fails to bring your shared child to you at the agreed-upon time or...
Texas is one of only a few community property states. In theory, the state requires equal division of all property acquired during the marriage. However, there are exceptions to the marital property rule, and separate property does not apply. Separate property...
No matter what struggles you have during divorce, dividing up property can leave you overwhelmed. You and your ex-spouse may continually feel frustrated and fail to discuss this topic calmly. Keeping a few habits in mind can help you to focus on the process and avoid...
Whether you have already completed the divorce process and have concerns about spending time with your children or you want to learn more about how a future divorce could affect your relationship with your kids, it is pivotal to go over parenting time. Courts go over...
Sharing responsibilities with your ex-spouse can be a difficult balancing act even if you live in the same city. If one parent decides to move far away, perhaps even out of state, then the matter of fairly splitting parenting time becomes a huge obstacle. Parents who...
Even though your marriage has not worked out exactly as you expected, you have fond and meaningful memories of your pre-marriage life. Many of these, of course, include happier times with your current spouse. You even may love to tell the story of your magical...