Matthew Knowles, the father of Beyonce, has reportedly been fathering a new generation of potential music stars. Knowles, who is already paying support for a young child he fathered in 2010, is now facing a paternity suit in Houston over another child born to a...
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Texas divorce agreements may require enforcement or modification
Unless you have no child custody or spousal/child support agreements as part of your divorce and you and your spouse divide up your things and go your separate ways, you will likely need some additional legal assistance down the road regarding the terms of your...
Allged Texas common-law marriage could prove costly to music star
When Texas couples break up, they likely disagree over a number of issues. However, whether or not they were married isn't usually one of them. For music star Amethyst Amelia Kelly, known to millions of music fans as Iggy Azalea, it is.The Australian rapper is...
Texas same-sex marriage case expedited for pregnant couple
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear the pending gay marriage cases in six federal appeals courts throughout the country has literally changed the map when it comes to the legality of same-sex marriage in this country. According to the...
Texas girl taken by mother to Mexico located after 12 years
The story of a girl who has been located in Mexico 12 years after she was allegedly kidnapped by her mother, who lived in Austin, has made national headlines. The girl has been returned by rescuers who found her on Oct. 1.The woman's ex-husband, the girl's father,...
No 2 Texas parenting plans are alike
Just as no two divorces are alike, neither are any two-child custody arrangements. There is no cookie-cutter parenting plan. They are as unique as each family is.That's why our firm helps our clients work towards a custody or visitation agreement that is best for the...
Another same-sex Texas couple fights to end their marriage
A same-sex couple in Tarrant County, Texas, is trying to end their marriage, each by different means. Just how the couple, who married in 2010 in New Hampshire, end their marriage would impact their individual financial futures.This is not the first time a same-sex...
When should Texans get a postnuptial agreement?
While it's easy to understand the various reasons why many couples get prenuptial agreements before they marry, most people are a little murkier on why a couple would get a postnuptial agreement. The true number of postnups is not known because a court filing is not...
Billionaire couple fighting over validity of prenuptial agreement
Drafting a prenuptial agreement is an essential item on many Texans' pre-wedding to-do lists. When one of the betrothed has significantly more assets than the other, or both are bringing their own wealth into their marriage, a prenuptial agreement is particularly...
Prenuptial agreement pros and cons
Many couples agree that having the open conversation about finances that is necessary when drawing up a prenuptial agreement can strengthen their relationship and avoid conflict later. Others still are loath to get a prenup because it means addressing the possibility...