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Texas Child Custody Laws
Custody of Children, Visitation and the Best Interest of the Child In the best of all situations, parents who are divorcing can work together to raise their child. Usually, by agreement, these parents have joint custody over their children. Even after trial, courts often appoint parents joint custodians. Alternatively, one parent can have custody… Read More »
Does spousal maintenance end due to cohabitation?
Spousal maintenance, more commonly referred to as alimony, especially outside of Texas, is court-ordered financial compensation made by one spouse to another after a divorce, often in monthly increments. Spousal maintenance aims to oblige and support the receiving spouse to maintain a reasonable standard of living. However, what happens when the receiving spouse begins… Read More »
What Are the Rights of an Unmarried Father in Texas?
When a couple divorces, both mother and father have rights to their children. They may need a judge to help them work out the details, but their rights are clearly established due to the marriage. What happens when a child is born to unmarried parents, though? Are parental rights as clear when the parents… Read More »
When is it legally safe to leave a child home alone?
What age to leave your child home unsupervised safely and lawfully is not a straightforward question to answer. According to The US Children’s Bureau, only three states have minimum age requirements for children to be left alone at home: 14 in Illinois, 8 in Maryland, and 10 in Oregon. However, regardless of where you… Read More »
Do you have the ability to reverse the termination of parental rights in Texas?
In the United States, 1 in 10 children experience the termination of parental rights of one of their parents. When a child’s best interests and welfare are at stake, difficult situations and decisions often arise, including the termination of parental rights. The legal measure of terminating parental rights can be brought on by a… Read More »
Does a Husband Have to Support His Wife While the Divorce is Pending?
You’re getting a divorce in Texas, and you’re concerned that you’re going to have to support your wife during separation. Although you know that oftentimes, one spouse will support the other after the divorce, you’d like to know whether it applies to separation as well. By finding out the answers to your questions, you… Read More »
Do You Want a Share of Your Partner’s Business in the Divorce?
Your partner runs a business, and it’s supported you and your children over the years. Now that you’re getting divorced, you’re wondering if you will be able to claim a share in your partner’s business. If you want a share of your partner’s business in the divorce, it’s best to hire a family law… Read More »
When Same-Sex Couples Divorce, What Are the Main Issues?
In June of 2015, the United States Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal nationwide, meaning that all states had to allow same-sex couples to marry as well as honor same-sex marriage licenses from other states. Texas was one of those states where it officially became legal to get married. Since same-sex marriage is a… Read More »
How to Handle a High Asset Divorce in Texas
You and your spouse are thinking about splitting up. While you believe it’s for the best, one of things you’re most concerned about is how your assets are going to be divided. If you have a large number of assets, you want to protect them and ensure that you won’t lose everything in your… Read More »
How Does Domestic Violence Factor Into Custody?
You want what’s best for your child. Even though you and your ex are no longer together, it doesn’t mean your child can’t have a happy life. Unfortunately, however, there have been some domestic violence issues with your ex in the past and now you’re worried about how it’s going to affect your child… Read More »
