Child custody cases are often thrown into the same pot as divorce; however, not all child custody matters have to do with a divorce. When parents aren't married when the child is born, child custody matters can still occur. While these child custody cases are largely...
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Deion Sanders and ex-wife still battling in court
Divorcing couples' battles often don't end with the signing of divorce papers -- particularly when they have children. Former Dallas Cowboy and current analyst for the NFL Network Deion Sanders is still battling with his former wife Pilar two years after the couple...
Don’t give up your power during your divorce
It's essential in a divorce to work to get what you need to move forward with your life. That doesn't mean fighting over everything just because you want to get back at your spouse. It does mean determining what is important to you and fighting for that. However, too...
Divorce Is The Beginning Of A Journey
Following a divorce, the first step of your journey will be to rediscover your authentic self. Remember the girl who laughed, who was fun to be around, who liked to do new things? Yeah, that girl. Find her again. She's still in there; she's just been in hibernation....
Working to ensure the validity of prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements have become an increasingly common aspect of marriage. They allow people to protect assets that they bring into the marriage and those they acquire on their own throughout the marriage. They also help protect your assets that are earmarked for...
How do you protect trust assets in a divorce?
Many Texans who get married are the beneficiaries of trusts set up by parents, grandparents or others. Some are named as beneficiaries during their marriage. These trusts can provide a much-needed source of savings and income for those pursuing advanced degrees, are...
What is the Twogether in Texas program?
About half of all American marriages end in divorce. The same is true here in Texas, where the divorce rate is 48 percent. State lawmakers are trying to bring down that number. They hope that a three-day "waiting period" will help that. That's why our state mandates...
Tips for being a good dad post-divorce
Divorce is never easy on kids. Even parents who make their children's best interests a top priority sometimes find themselves unable to alleviate their sadness, anger and stress over their parents' split.The situation can be particularly difficult for fathers. For a...
Chris Brown prevails in custody battle for daughter
Singer Chris Brown recently found himself dealing with the courts once again. This time, however, it didn't involve a run-in with the law. Brown, as our readers likely remember, was convicted in 2009 of assaulting fellow singer Rihanna, who was his girlfriend at the...
What are your legal options if facing family violence?
Sometimes, unfortunately, close relationships can descend into threats and violence. No one should have to deal with that. There are legal steps that you can take to help protect yourself, your children and other loved ones against anyone who has done harm or...