While Texas family laws favor joint child custody to encourage both parents to remain part of a child's life, one parent has the right to file a claim for sole custody of a child. Many factors related to the care of the child, the existing living conditions and the...
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Can a mother claim child support if she never married the father?
Texas parents have a responsibility to take proper care of their children. Because child support is typically addressed in court during divorce proceedings, parents who never married may be unsure of their rights relating to child support. As marriage is not a...
Child custody and grandparents’ rights in Texas
In the busy lifestyles of many Texas parents, extended family -- such as grandparents, uncles and aunts -- play an important part in the lives of their children. Strong bonds are often formed between children and extended family members. While the fundamental legal...
Need to protect your assets in property division in Texas?
Spouses in Texas marriages that are heading for a divorce may be concerned about getting their fair share of their assets. This is especially true when the value of the assets is substantial. The process of property division in a high-asset divorce could prove to be...