To many people, their pet is more than a possession; it is a fur-covered child. For that reason, the question of who gets custody of the dog during a divorce or separation is becoming more contentious. Countless Texas residents have found themselves facing having to...
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Property division and retirement accounts can get complicated
The decision to divorce was probably made after much careful consideration. Likewise, when it comes to the property division settlement, Texas residents are encouraged to approach this process carefully. Though this is a community property state,...
Artist forced to pay child support arrears for teen daughter
Most parents work hard to ensure that their children are provided with everything they need to be healthy and succeed in life. In single-parent families, the courts typically order the noncustodial parent to make regular child support payments to help supplement what...
Social media claim regarding suicide and child custody debunked
In the modern age of social media, people are bombarded with statistics and claims that often prove to be false. While there is much emotional turmoil surrounding family law issues, including child custody, a recent social media post that claimed...
Woman reaches child support settlement after 50 years
Parents who agree to part ways often struggle to provide for their children afterwards. In order to ensure that children are provided with all of their needs, family court judges usually order child support payments until the child reaches the age of majority or...
The world of digital money may make a complex divorce trickier
For most couples, a divorce is a fairly straightforward undertaking. Once custody and property division is settled, each individual goes his or her separate way and starts a new life without undo complications. However, in the new age of digital...
Once property division is settled, make sure estate plan correct
During a divorce, it is easy to lose track of details that need to be addressed later. Forgetting to tend to some important housekeeping duties could mean that one is not complying with the property division agreement. Texas residents may...
“Gray” divorce brings many challenges regarding property division
While the overall divorce rate has purportedly declined, the same cannot be said for those aged 50 and older. Though there may be a variety of reasons for a couple to seek a divorce, the property division for those nearer to retirement age becomes more...
Allegations that child custody case influenced by Facebook
Family court judges are expected to adhere to the same rules of conduct that are expected of any other member of the judiciary. This includes avoiding relationships that could be interpreted as favoring a parent who is involved in a...
Should pet custody remain part of property division in divorce?
In many homes, pets are considered to be cherished family members and are loved almost as much as children. As a result, the idea of parting with a beloved pet after a divorce is often repugnant to Texas pet parents. Unfortunately, pets are usually...

