If you are a business owner approaching marriage, then you should certainly consider the protection that a well- crafted prenuptial agreement can provide both you and your spouse-to-be. Businesses (as well as business debts) can be considered marital property that...
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Rushed marriage for citizenship? Consider a prenup
Citizenship and residency in the United States have become hot-button issues in recent months, as many immigrants and legal residents of the country are facing the very real possibility of deportation. As a response, many citizens in relationships with non-citizens...
Proposed bill would license detention centers for childcare
Texans often witness the complicated intersection of sovereign security, family rights and immigration issues in a way that few other states will ever know, due to the hundreds of miles of border it shares with Mexico. Just such a complex conflict is at the heart of a...
Can a prenuptial agreement protect an engagement ring?
Prenuptial agreements are often considered to affect only issues inside a marriage, but for many individuals, the risks begin well before wedding vows are given. If you have spent a significant amount of money on an engagement ring, you may want to make sure that you...
Texas considers co-parenting bill
If you are getting divorced, your spouse may be fighting to get full custody of your children. Many parents experience this heartbreaking conflict, and more often than not they are fathers who wish to share custody of children. While some parents want to control as...
Divorcing fathers can use mediation to their advantage
As a father facing the divorce process, it's hard to understand what the future will bring. While you focus on your personal well-being, you must also concern yourself with your child (or children).Many fathers are concerned about receiving fair treatment during their...
Man faces kidnapping charges for taking child out of the country
Sharing custody of your child with a former spouse or partner can become complicated in many ways, often requiring the strength of the law to enforce your rights and protect the child that you love. It can be intimidating to face some family challenges, and many...
Texas legislature debates subsidies for vulnerable children
Texas lawmakers got personal with each other recently, turning a legislative meeting into a debate about personal ethics and institutional racism. There are certainly many passionate feelings on all sides. No one can disagree that at the heart of the matter is the...
What are infidelity clauses in prenuptial agreements?
There are a number of reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement, whether it is protect a business from being dependent on the success of your relationship, or to shield a spouse from your personal or professional debt. In most areas, a prenuptial agreement deals...
Proposed bill would do away with no-fault divorce
Those who have lived in Texas for some time are likely aware that the Lone Star State already has some unique laws on the books, as one of only a few states that employs community property laws. The needle is poised to move even further now, with a Texas lawmaker...