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A tragedy occurred in Kansas City on December 1st, when the arguments of a couple left a 2 year old without parents. Javon Belcher, a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, argued with his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins before a team meeting. Perkins was the mother of his daughter, 4 year old Zoey Michelle Belcher. The argument about the previous night…
Getting a protective order is not an easy or simple process. If you want long-lasting protection from someone who has physically abused you, you will have to appear at a court hearing and make a case to prove that you have suffered family violence. This can be a major ordeal, but a Texas family law attorney can provide you with…
If you have been targeted by family violence, a protective order can provide you with necessary relief. A judge can grant a temporary restraining order based solely on your testimony. However, if you want long-term protection from your abuser, you will have to attend a court hearing and present evidence to support your case. During this sensitive time, a Texas…
When a relationship becomes a risk to your safety, the best legal recourse you can often take is to file a protective order. The main advantage of a temporary restraining order is that it can be filed quickly at a courthouse to get relief until a judge schedules a future hearing for a full order of protection. However, if your…
While every engaged couple should consider a prenuptial agreement, they are especially important when either one or both spouses-to-be have substantial assets. A prenuptial agreement can eliminate the acrimony and contentiousness that are part of many high-asset divorces since the contract already stipulates how the division of assets and property should be addressed. If you are planning on signing a…
The scope of a protective order in Texas varies significantly, making it crucial to know when and how to extend your protective order. While family courts in Austin do their best to safeguard your rights and protect you from hostile exes, you must remain vigilant. Take steps to extend the protection and notify authorities immediately if the abusive partner violates…
Assets acquired during a marriage are considered community property in Texas. That means that, if you divorce, the property is equally distributed between you and your spouse. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can help you divide most assets on your terms. Our Austin family lawyers can help you make an informed decision to minimize the risk of arguments and complex property…
One of the most difficult decisions in a divorce for a couple who has children is how the parenting time of the children will be divided. Multiple studies have shown that children benefit from having both parents actively involved in their lives. This has led over the past few years to more and more family court judges leaning towards shared…
When a couple makes the decision to divorce, one common concern they often have is how to make sure the divorce will have the least amount of negative impact on their children as possible. It is well documented how much of an effect divorce and child custody has on families, with new living arrangements often needed, new family dynamics, and…
One of the most contentious issues between divorcing couples is child support. The parent who receives the support often thinks the amount the other parent has to pay is not enough to cover all the actual expenses of the child, while the parent who has to pay often thinks they are paying too much and questions where the money is…