Rights of unwed fathers
Jan 29, 2021
Fathers in Texas and elsewhere take on a similar parental role as mothers. Today, they are just as involved in the upbringing, causing more fathers to have this recognized during a divorce or when unw...
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Possession and access rights of a child in Texas
Jan 27, 2021
Family law matters can plague families in Texas and elsewhere. Oftentimes, divorce brings about child custody issues, which may not result in a traditional shared custody arrangement. In some cases, o...
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Divorce rates are skyrocketing in the South
Jan 25, 2021
Most of us love our state. Texans, unlike any other state, tend to identify as Texans above even Americans. It is a pride that most other Americans do not understand. However, while being part of the ...
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Who gets what in your divorce settlement?
Sep 18, 2020
Who gets what in your divorce settlement? 1. Mere days after Demi Moore announced that she planned to divorce Ashton Kutcher, people are already speculating how they will divide their shared $290M for...
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How prenuptial agreements can be useful
Sep 17, 2020
When two people decide to get married, it’s a big step. Typically, finances are combined and two incomes become one. Essentially, two lives are fused. But when a marriage ends, complications can arise...
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Single dads get more custody, but still struggle over impact
Sep 14, 2020
A generation ago, the portrait of a divorced father was radically different. He had less custody of his children and fewer rights. Judges typically — even automatically — sent the children of divorcin...
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What are the penalties for domestic violence in Texas?
Sep 13, 2020
The criminal penalties that can be assessed on a perpetrator who commits acts of domestic violence in Texas can range from a monetary fine to a significant prison sentence. If convicted of a Class C m...
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The final step in a divorce
Sep 12, 2020
This guide covers some of the things that happen before a divorce is finalized. So, what happens? Texas law requires that all marriages in the state be ended with a final appearance before the court a...
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Do unmarried fathers have the right to prevent an adoption?
Sep 11, 2020
Parents in Texas may benefit from learning more about the rights that unmarried fathers are typically afforded. In order to have parental rights, unmarried fathers may be required to establish paterni...
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When child support payments end
Sep 04, 2020
For many divorced Texas parents, child support payments, whether they are being made or received, are a simple fact of life. However, when child support comes to an end, it can impact parents’ finance...
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