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Many Texas parents want what is best for their children. While going through a divorce is never easy, most parents find it emotionally challenging to come to agreements over the parental rights that they believe will have an impact on the lives of their children. Many...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Texas couples that have filed for divorce may consider filing separate tax returns. However, they may have many questions about the rules related to such filings. Texas is a community property state and has particular laws pertaining to property division and tax...
Texas readers may be interested to learn about the recent news that a final ruling is imminent in the high net worth divorce of Harold and Sue Ann Hamm. The soon-to-be divorced couple resides in an adjacent state, and Mr. Hamm is said to be number 29 on the...
There are two schools of thought when it comes to the subject of prenuptial agreements. Some people consider such an agreement as the killer of romance, while others appreciate the importance of being proactive in dealing with potential issues related to the financial...
Many unmarried parents in Texas recognize the importance of ensuring a legal father-child relationship. When a parent is legally recognized as the father of a child, his parental rights and responsibilities will be guaranteed. In the event of a break in the...
It is not uncommon for a divorced parent to consider relocation. Reasons for relocation could be varied and may include a relationship that is new or an employer moving business operations to a different city or state. A parent who was a stay-at-home parent during the...
