When adopting a child in Texas, prospective adoptive parents must obtain a copy of the child's genetic history from the adoption agency or attorney. In addition, Texas law requires prospective adoptive parents to receive information about the child's birth family,...
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Is It Illegal To Falsify Divorce Paperwork In Texas?
In Texas, the process of divorce can be contentious, and large financial settlements can be at stake. It may be tempting to try to falsify documents for a divorce, especially ones pertaining to finances, but this carries heavy penalties. Perjury and Documents Perjury...
Why should parents enroll in parenting classes?
Divorced couples in Austin who have young children and who need help being better parents can take advantage of a valuable offer. Travis County is offering parenting classes for people who need them. When are the classes being offered? The Travis County Cooperative...
The differences between marriage and common-law marriage
Contemporary long-term marital relationships in the U.S. are much different than they were decades ago when most state courts only recognized official, licensed marriages. However, Texas is one of the few states that does formally recognize the common-law relationship...
How to challenge paternity in Texas
The state legislature has made changes to the Texas Family Code to permit courts to do away with the parent-child relationship and the obligation to pay child support in cases of mistaken paternity. If you need to challenge paternity, here are some important things to...
What rights do grandparents have in Texas?
Texas family law recognizes that grandparents can play an important role in raising their grandchildren. Grandparents have a variety of rights regarding custody, visitation, and family matters. It's important to be familiar with these rights to avoid unnecessary...
Eligibility for intercountry adoption under the Hague Convention
If you are a US citizen interested in adopting a child from a country other than the United States, it is important to understand intercountry eligibility under the Hague Convention prior to moving forward with your plans. When you live in the State of Texas,...
Don’t forget about your timeshare during your divorce
If you're making a list of your assets as you contemplate or begin the process of divorce, don't forget your timeshare. Whether it's a beachfront condo in Cabo or mountainside cabin in Aspen, these assets are too often overlooked as divorcing couples begin deciding on...
Why compromise might be the best gift for your kids this season
This time of year can be the most challenging for divorced parents. You want your children to enjoy the holidays with all of their family members on both sides. However, it's easy to feel a bit of resentment when you hear them talking about how much they're looking...
Dealing with a competitive co-parent during the holidays
The holiday season can be a stressful time for divorced co-parents who are competitive about being the "best" or "favorite" parent. Even if you know that isn't healthy, maybe your co-parent can't resist trying to outdo you at every turn. That sense of competition...
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