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When parents get a divorce, one of the most difficult issues to address is custody. Who will be responsible for the child from a practical and legal perspective? Who will be able to make important decisions that affect the child? In Texas, even if a child has one custodial parent that she lives with, the other non-custodial parent is still…
While all couples are different and some manage to work together in their divorce to create a settlement they can both feel comfortable with, the idea of dividing up assets and financial responsibilities is stressful for anyone. Knowing this, people often sign a prenuptial agreement before they get married to help ease that stress in the hypothetical future situation of…
When a husband and wife have a baby in Texas, they are automatically considered the baby’s parents. There is no need to go through any tests or make any declarations. If an unmarried couple has a baby, the woman who gives birth is automatically registered as the baby’s mother, but the father is not automatically recognized as such, even if…
Texas recently enacted a law giving parents authority over their children’s social media usage and requiring parental approval before a child can create their own accounts. The newly legislated ability to restrict their child’s online behavior, monitor their accounts, and set usage limits is meant to address concerns about the mental health and online safety of young people. However, it…
When parents get divorced, it can be extra challenging because instead of simply breaking up with each other, they need to create a court-approved plan for how they will continue working together for their children’s benefit. One of the main issues divorcing parents need to finalize in their divorce settlement is child support: who will pay it and how much…
According to the most recent national statistics, approximately 40 percent of the people getting divorced these days are 50 years of age or older. Even more surprising is that the divorce rate for couples over the age of 65 has now tripled. Many of these couples are no longer willing to remain in unhappy marriages with retirement just around the…
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…
One of the most critical things a Texas family lawyer must do for his or her clients is to stay informed of any changes that are made to Texas family law statutes. If an attorney is not well-versed in the most current laws, he or she is not able to provide clients with the legal representation they deserve. The 89th…
Few people get through divorce without some emotional bumps and scrapes along the way. Dividing a shared life almost always involves serious disagreement, especially if spouses share minor children and even more so if spouses are angry at each other for perceived misbehavior. Despite their frustrations with their former spouses, most adults can see the situation rationally enough to understand…
Divorces tend to bring out strong emotions, especially when the topic of asset division occurs. Your ex may attempt to hide or dissipate assets by giving money away during your divorce proceedings so he or she does not have to split it with you. If you suspect that your ex is giving away money or otherwise hiding assets, you will…