When people are in love, they rarely think of drafting a prenuptial agreement. There is this sense that it is like saying that your love might not be real, that it might not last. Asking your prospective spouse if he or she wants to sign a prenup may get you an angry...
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High profile Lubbock Texas divorce jury trial declared mistrial
A Lubbock, Texas, couple seeking to end their marriage requested a jury trial. Although somewhat unusual, Texas state law does allow for a jury trial in divorce cases upon request. The case, which was high profile because the husband's father is a city attorney, and...
Texas woman wants to divorce ex-football star after 2 weeks
Around two weeks ago, football fans shared the happy news that former National Football League star player Terrell Owens, who previously had experienced substantial financial difficulty, had gotten married for the first time to a former postal worker from Texas. But...
Prenuptial agreements require some planning
Opinions regarding prenuptial agreements are likely to vary wildly among Texas residents that are about to be married. Some people might think that the very idea of suggesting a prenup to a future spouse could ruin the romance of a relationship. Others might refuse to...
Marriage of Captain and Tennille ending in divorce
A once popular singing couple, known as the Captain and Tennille, have decided to end their decades long marriage. The two were most popular in the 1970s with songs focused on how love would "keep us together." Evidently, those days are gone. The 38 year marriage is...
Suit against football player pending child’s birth
Family law issues such as child and spousal support are not limited to married couples. Unmarried couples may have children together over which difficult problems arise, and in some cases, the dispute is over having children to begin with. In a case involving a...
Doctor accused of spying on estranged wife through computer
A doctor who worked as a surgeon and researcher at a cancer center in Houston, Texas, for over 20 years has been accused of installing spying software on his estranged wife's computer. He allegedly did this with the aid of a computer specialist while the couple was in...
Father cites miscommunication for child support issues
Divorce can be complicated, and when a couple has children, those complications can extend far into the future. Even couples who attempt to communicate and make the best of any situation may deal with difficult problems such as child support and custody. When...
Prenuptial agreements are a realistic protection to have
When a couple in Texas is in love and just about to get married, often the very thought of the possibility of the marriage ending at some time in the future might seem like heresy. The stark reality, however, is that about half of all marriages do end in divorce....
Documentary examines difficult problems in family law
A new documentary being released entitled "Romeo Misses A Payment" takes a close look at some of the problems faced by non-custodial parents caught up in the court system over difficulties concerning child support and related issues. The filmmaker, who is also a...