One of the most stressful aspects of going through a child custody case is the complexity of the laws involved. People are often surprised by Texas law, much of which is different than other states. Even the terminology is different. Here are 5 things that people are...
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Important facts about a denial of paternity
If you've been accused of being a child's father and you believe you are not the father, you can sign a Denial of Paternity. This is something you may want to do, for example, so that you don't end up paying child support for someone else's child. Below are a few key...
Low-conflict divorce may be worse for the kids
A low-conflict divorce sounds ideal on a lot of levels. Fighting with your spouse just adds a lot of stress to the situation and drags it out. If you two are mostly on the same page and can agree quickly and easily, the divorce will usually be faster, cheaper and more...
Does social networking make a divorce more likely?
Social networking is incredibly popular. While it used to be mainly aimed at college students, adults of all ages now use it extensively. However, one study did find that there's a potential drawback, as the use of social networking sites has been linked to...
Can you make your own child custody agreement?
When approaching a divorce, you may think that the only option you have is to go before the judge and let him or her decide who will get custody of your children. This can make you feel powerless, so you may also be wondering if there's any way for you to make these...
Some parents claim children are brainwashed
Parental alienation is basically a process by which one parent turns a child against the other parent. This often happens when the parents are going through a bitter divorce and they are fighting over child custody. Some parents have even said that this goes so far...
Protective orders can prevent violent events
Those who are dealing with abusive partners need to know that they have the right to use protective orders. These orders can limit interaction between the two or make it illegal for the abusive party to even contact the other individual, thus serving to keep him or...
You may want two plans in your prenup
When writing a prenuptial agreement, you're setting up a plan for what happens when the marriage ends, through death or divorce. This governs many financial decisions, such as how property is divided and to whom it is left. However, it's important to note that you may...
What newly-divorced men need to know
It often seems like most advice about getting through a divorce and moving on with your life is written by and for women. Although it's a cliche, many women are more comfortable opening up about their feelings and fears than men are. However, divorced men can provide...
Why you shouldn’t text your estranged spouse
Texting has improved our ability to communicate by leaps and bounds. However, as anyone who's even gone through a break-up knows, it can be our undoing.Family law attorneys often tell their clients who are in the midst of a divorce to stay away from all social media -...