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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…
The old expression, “once bitten, twice shy,” probably sums up how many people feel after going through a divorce. Couples may enter a first marriage without considering how life’s realities can affect a relationship. Finances, children, in-laws, and jobs are all issues that can overshadow the romantic side of marriage. People who go through a divorce typically have a much…
One of the most difficult decisions that needs to be made in a divorce is how custody or parenting time will be divided between the parents. Every parent who is in this situation wants to do what is best for their child and make sure they come through the divorce process with as little emotional upset as possible. How parents…
After a spouse has passed away, the widow(er) may feel that he or she will never find love again. And then suddenly, love strikes when least expected. The couple may even decide to get married. However, in the midst of all the wedding and honeymoon planning, there are a number of financial issues – including a prenuptial agreement – that…
When a couple gets divorced, there are certain issues that they must either come to an agreement on or the court will decide for them. If the couple has children, then one of those issues is child custody. Once the court has handed down custody decisions – either with or without the parents’ agreement – the position of the court…
If you are going through any type of child custody action, you have likely heard the phrase, “the best interest of the child.” This is the legal doctrine that family court judges decide how child custody should be determined. The child’s happiness, well-being, and safety are the factors that help determine how much parenting time and decision-making each parent will…
Although there are some married couples who make the decision to end their marriage and are able to go through the process in an amicable and cooperative manner, the reality is that there are a far greater number of couples who go through the divorce process in a more adversarial manner. Unfortunately, if the couple has children, the contentiousness of…
In Texas, victims of domestic violence, as well as those who are at risk of domestic violence, can apply for help in the form of a protective order against the person who may cause them harm. A protective order granted by the court can impose many restrictions on a person’s behavior, including barring them from committing future acts of violence,…
There are many different types of situations where a person may fear for the safety of themselves, their children, or other family members or people who live in their home. Whether a person in a family has been the victim of domestic abuse, or conflict between divorcing spouses has escalated to the point of physical violence, those who are in…
Many grandparents play a crucial role in their grandchildren’s lives and in some situations, they can continue to do so even after the child’s parents have dissolved their marriage. However, this is not always true, in which case, children may be prevented by one parent from seeing their grandparents. In Texas, it is possible for grandparents to receive a court…