In most cases in Texas, child custody is going to be awarded to the mother, the father or a split between the two. This is considered to be ideal by the court, which will often strive to make sure that both parents are in the child's life.However, in some cases,...
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How to make sure child support is really paid
It's one thing to get a child support order that tells your ex to send money to you every month; it's entirely another thing to make sure it actually happens. Some people skip payments on purpose, not wanting to pay at all, while others just have lapses when they...
Can your Texas divorce records be sealed to protect your privacy?
Most Texans would likely prefer that court documents related to their divorce not be made public. They may contain very personal information that they'd prefer that no one see. Country music stars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton seem to have lucked out, at least for...
How, why and by whom is a paternity suit filed in Texas?
When a woman has a child with a man who is not her husband and he does not willingly claim paternity of the child, she has the option to file a paternity suit. In Texas, if a married woman has a child or if she was married at the time of conception, her husband is...
Avoid these mistakes during your divorce
After you've made it through your divorce, you'll likely look back and see things that you should have done differently. That's only natural. You're making decisions that will impact you and your children for a long time to come at a time when your emotions are likely...
How prenups can reward those who stay in long-term marriages
While Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's recent announcement that they were divorcing received significant media attention, many of the details remain unknown to the public. This, of course, has given rise to speculation from Hollywood tabloids to serious financial...
Why should you wait before buying a home after divorce?
When Texas couples divorce, they may choose to sell the family home and split any profits. In some cases, one spouse buys out the other's share of the family home and stays in it him/herself. Whatever the case, one or both spouses often find themselves looking for...
Tips for lessening the stress of co-parenting
During and after divorce, co-parenting may be the most difficult thing that many people have to do. People who have been there shared some of the things they've learned to help their children stay happy and well-adjusted in their new lives.Remember that your...
How to survive your spouse asking for a divorce
The break-up of a marriage is never easy. However, when one spouse suddenly tells the other that he or she wants a divorce, it can be devastating. Family law attorneys have all had clients who came to them in a state of shock because the person they thought they'd be...
The impending Supreme Court decision and gay parents’ rights
We talked recently about the anticipation by Texas same-sex couples of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on the national legalization of same-sex marriage. That decision is expected before the end of June.Such recognition would give couples in states including...