Texas, like many states around the country, is seeing renewed efforts on the part of fathers throughout the state to receive more equal treatment in the courtroom when it comes to child custody matters.It is no secret that fathers often receive short shrift in a...
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Can I modify a prenuptial agreement?
For couples living in Texas, it is even more vital to consider a prenuptial agreement than for couples living in other states. The Lone Star State's long-standing community property laws can split assets in surprisingly unfair ways that neither spouse is pleased with...
Consider becoming a foster parent
If you have been fortunate enough to have a stable home and have your physical and emotional needs provided for, you ought to take a moment and simply appreciate what an incredible blessing it is to have those things. Many children in the state of Texas are not so...
Figures start to roll in on new child support law
Back in September of 2016, the Texas Attorney General took aim at parents who do not pay their child support in a timely manner. The new law restricts parents who are sufficiently behind on their child support payments form registering their vehicles. The law has its...
3 tips for women preparing for a divorce
Now that you have made the decision to end your marriage, you have to think about how you are going to address the issues that come up during the split. There are three main areas that you should think about ahead of time so that you are well prepared to work through...
Is a prenuptial agreement right for me?
As strange as it may be to think in these terms, a marriage is just as much a business relationship as it is a personal relationship in the eyes of the law. Because of the very real effects that marriage has on your personal property (especially in Texas, where we use...
Proposed law may end no-fault divorce for Texans
Texas is certainly one of the most surprising states in the union, for many reasons. Among others, it takes wildly different stances on personal freedoms, depending on the venue. While some members of the legislature are introducing bills that would greatly increase...
Every marriage can benefit from a prenuptial agreement
In Texas, establishing a prenuptial agreement is a wise move for every couple, regardless of station or circumstances. The conventional ideas that a prenup is only for the rich and famous, or only building a backdoor into your relationship are thankfully falling away,...
Woman arrested for abusing disabled children
Whenever a family chooses to adopt, it is hopeful that the child has been offered a chance to be a part of a loving home and freedom from the many dangers that populate the foster care system. Unfortunately, adoption is not always a dream come true for the children...
Sperm donor wins parental rights
As technological advances bring along new opportunities, they also bring with them personal and legal complexities that our ancestors could likely have never imagined. Texas recently spoke to such an issue when it handed down a ruling regarding whether a man who...