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...
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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...
Taking action when there is disagreement about paternity
When a disagreement develops concerning a paternity case in Texas, it can be very frustrating for those involved if they don't know what their legal options are. If you feel that a child is yours, for example, but the child's mother disagrees, you can be cut off from...
The Three Cs Of Successful Child Custody Plans
This may be difficult to believe at the outset of a child custody dispute, but win-win solutions are possible. Co-parenting plans can be created that enable both parents to enjoy meaningful relationships with their children.These plans require three important...
Same-sex Texas divorce sparks discussion of other issues
One Texas couple has been waiting almost two years to divorce. Why did it take so long? The reason is that they are both women, and their 2010 New Hampshire marriage was not recognized in Texas until recently. Now, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June...
Tips for starting a new school year as a divorced parent
Back-to-school time can be a challenge for any parent. However, for divorced parents, there are additional issues to address. This is particularly true if this is your child's first school year since the break-up or if a child is going to a new school. Huffington Post...