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...
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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...
Texas sisters adopt 6 children together
Two sisters from Texas have come together to create a surprising family. On National Adoption Day, which is Nov. 18, the two siblings living near Fort Worth adopted six children, creating a non-traditional family that is far from what the term often means.The two...
What might invalidate a prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are a fantastic tool couples might use to remove many areas of strain from their relationship protect each other from liabilities each party may be bringing into the marriage. That is to say, it is greatly useful when created fairly and properly...
Do 50% Of Marriages Really End In Divorce?
Getting engaged and then ultimately married is an exciting time of life. A new shared life with the person of your dreams and endless possibilities. Amid the excitement, have you had the experience of that one well-intentioned friend, family member, or co-worker...
What is not considered community property in Texas?
Texas divorces can both be more and less complex than those that take place in other states, due to Texas being one of only a handful of states that operate under community property laws.If you are a Texas resident, you have no doubt heard about community property,...