A number of professional athletes have been in the news over the past year, embroiled in a number of family law issues, such as child custody and child support.The most recent case involves a professional football player, who does not dispute fathering a boy, nearly...
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A new twist on prenuptial arrangements emerges
Engaged couples around Texas and the rest of the United State are writing prenuptial agreements that address more than money. Now, they are including clauses that address things such as their partner's weight, infidelity and work habits, and even the couple's sex...
Divorces go digital
Unfortunately, going through a divorce in Texas or elsewhere in the United States can create difficult tasks for the couple when it comes to sharing everything from financial data to kids. But that's where technology comes in.A variety of free and paid websites and...
Texas court to vote on plan to easier divorce
The Texas Supreme Court said couples with simple divorces should be allowed to complete do-it-yourself forms to save money.The court said it will allow the public to comment on the idea until Feb. 8, 2013, and then will likely sign it into law. The new form, if...
During a Divorce: 5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
The holidays are about sharing, appreciation, and time with family. During a divorce, this time of year can be especially hard on the entire family unit. Divorce Resort, a new customized mediation concept from the attorneys at Weinman & Associates would...
Ex-NFL player in fight over child support
A retired professional football player will soon hear from a family law court as the mother of one of his children wants him to pay back child support.Former wide receiver Chad Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, has been in the news in Texas and across the...
Dual citizenship, foreign residence complicate divorce
Since the Texas border touches another country, it is likely that there are more than a few Texans married to citizens of a foreign land. In good times, it makes for an interesting multicultural family. In bad times, such as a divorce, it could lead to chaos.The rules...
Reality couple settles divorce
While the separation of a couple is normal in Texas and throughout the United States, the Bravo! Television "Real Housewives" franchise has had a slew of divorces throughout its run. Among the women of Orange County, Atlanta, Beverly Hills, New York and the other...
Woman files for divorce after learning of second wife
Did a Texas man divorce his wife, or didn't he? Apparently, he did not, leading to turmoil.Police in Fort Worth, Texas, said the 38-year-old man has been legally wed to two women since 2009. Although the women lived only about 15 miles apart, neither knew about the...
Simpson parents to divorce in Texas
The parents of celebrities Jessica and Ashlee Simpson have announced they will divorce.Tina Simpson has filed divorce papers in Texas, intending to end her 34-year-marriage to Joe Simpson, who manages Jessica's career. The Simpsons have two grandchildren. In her...
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