Entering into a marriage does not automatically ensure that a couple will remain as happy as they once were on their wedding day. Divorces occur for many reasons, ranging from infidelity to simply not getting along. Texas residents who are contemplating divorce may...
Month: September 2014
How are child support payments determined in Texas?
When the parents of a child are not living in the same household, it's important that the child is not denied the benefits of having two parents. In order for the child to have the resources he or she needs, the noncustodial parent is often required to make child...
The family law issues same-sex couples face in Texas
The topic of same-sex marriage is a particularly difficult one to discuss here in Texas because our state currently does not perform or even recognize such unions. But perhaps that's exactly why we should discuss this complex issue. If the law does not recognize...
High-asset divorce highlights importance of a guardian ad litem
Even though the pending high-asset divorce of Ken and Anne Griffin will be handled by a family law code slightly different from our own, the main contentions in their case are ones that could easily happen in any state, including here in Texas. From disputes regarding...
Family law issues that arise when kids go back to school
It's back to school time across the nation! But while this means more freedom during the day for stay-at-home parents who are itching to finish that New York Times Best Seller that has been collecting dust all summer, a new school year can also dredge up issues as...
5 ways to ensure a healthy divorce
It may seem difficult to believe but going through the divorce process does not always have to be a filled with contention and become a battle. Many divorces end amicably every day in states across the nation, including here in Texas.Although there are a lot of tips...
Business valuation and how it complicates property division
If you ask anyone who has gone through a divorce about what the most difficult part of the process was, most people will reply: property division. That's because, even though our state has tried to simplify property division, there are still things that can complicate...
Male victim of statutory rape ordered to pay child support
When it comes to our legal system, most laws are pretty straight forward and make a clear distinction between what residents in our state can and cannot do. Unfortunately, a complex set of circumstances can sometimes make us question the resolve of these laws,...