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Some of the most challenging decisions made in a Texas divorce may be decisions related to child custody. There are various schools of thought about the advantages and disadvantages of joint child custody. Splitting up a family is never easy, and both parents and...
When a couple files for a divorce in Texas, they will be subject to the community property laws of the state. All assets gathered during a marriage will be subject to division in an equal manner. Assets that were brought into the marriage by either partner will remain...
Newly divorced parents in Texas may be adjusting to their new, single lives and complying with all the specifications of their divorce agreements and parenting schedules. Nevertheless, some stumbling blocks may arise when one of the parents decides to take the...
While a divorce decree is indeed binding, it is changeable. A Texas parent whose circumstances at the time of the divorce required him or her to agree to an ex-spouse having sole custody of their children may change. He or she may subsequently be in a position to...
When children are born to unmarried parents, paternity must be established legally in Texas in order for the children's fathers to have legal rights to those children. While some fathers ensure that this is done right away by signing an acknowledgement of paternity,...
Disputes related to money are regarded to be one of the primary sources of contention in marriages. More and more Texas couples are recognizing the advantages of prenuptial agreements. With the assistance of an experienced family law attorney -- and even a mediator --...
Some divorces are calm and amicable while others are contentious and stressful. Regardless, some level of pain will be experienced, and limiting conflict may lessen the pain. While it could be regarded as a truism, any divorce is less stressful if both parties can...
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that is signed between two parties before their marriage. Such agreements are commonly drafted by each spouse's respective legal representative. The signatures of both parties to the agreement must be notarized to indicate that...
Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Texas may be working so hard on building successful businesses that they fail to stop to think of the consequences of a divorce -- either theirs or those of their business partners. Texas is a community property state, and an...
When grandparents in Texas agree to take over the care of their grandchildren, their decisions may be emotional. The legal implications may only become evident later. In order to raise a happy and healthy grandchild, certain legal issues may need to be addressed. If...
