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...
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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...
Kardashian � Odom marriage breaking up
Yet another celebrity marriage is in the process of breaking up. Texas fans of 29-year-old reality TV star Khloe Kardashian and her former husband, NBA forward Lamar Odom, are headed to divorce court after four years of marriage. She recently filed court papers to...
Big battle over child support between Marc Anthony and wife
Latin superstar Marc Anthony and his ex-wife Dayanara Torres, a former Miss Universe, are currently embroiled in a fierce child support battle concerning their two children. The two have been apart since 2004, and she wants him to pay almost 10 times as much child...
152 arrested for not paying child support
152 non-custodial parents from five counties in the Southern area of Texas have been arrested for ignoring court orders to pay child support. Sheriffs and their deputies from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, and Willacy made to arrests pursuant to court issued arrest...
Buddy system can speed divorce recovery
Couples in Texas generally wind up with about half of their marriages ending in divorce. Also, statistics show that January is the biggest month for filing for divorce - right after the holidays have concluded. Going through a divorce can be a traumatic and lonely...