A common dispute in a Texas divorce has to do with spousal support, how it is determined and what must be done to change it. It is one of the most frequently arising divorce legal issues. Those who are concerned about it and are seeking to understand and perhaps...
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What is the law for stepparent adoption in Texas?
One of the most difficult situations to navigate in Texas family law has to do with children. Adoption of a child can be contentious and there is great foundation for dispute. There are certain state laws in place to protect children and parents as well as to make...
Considering various factors before initiating a Texas divorce
People in Texas get married for many reasons and the same is true when they divorce. Although divorce no longer has the stigma it once did, that does not mean that people should just decide to move forward with the end of a marriage without seriously thinking it...
Pursuing grandparents’ rights with help from an attorney
It's not uncommon in Texas for there to be a child custody disagreement between parents. In some instances, however, that disagreement extends to others such as grandparents. This can occur for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the parents were not able to care for the...
Crackdown on delinquent payments yields numerous arrests
Parents in Dallas, and throughout the state of Texas, are required to care for their children. If they have a child with a person they are no longer involved with whether they're divorced or were simply in a previous relationship, they still have to adhere to the...
Celebrity Morena Baccarin in child custody, alimony battle
If there is one thing that can be learned from celebrity divorces it is that regardless of how much wealth and fame a couple may have, they are still subject to the same divorce issues as any other couple. Property division, child custody, child custody and alimony...
A look at divorce and credit
Child custody, property division and spousal support are among the major issues that often arise in divorce cases. However, many Texas residents may not be aware of the many smaller details that make up these major divorce issues. These smaller details, while less...
An overview of conservatorship in Texas — Part IV
For some child custody cases, Texas courts find it necessary to award custody of the minor child to only one of the biological parents to serve the best interests of the minor child. Awarding sole managing conservatorship -- or custody -- however, is usually a rare...
An overview of conservatorship in Texas — Part III
Most Texas couples divorcing today usually opt for establishing a joint managing conservatorship, or child custody. It is now popularly accepted by many people across the country that parents sharing joint custody of their children can promote the children's overall...
An overview of conservatorship in the state of Texas — Part II
There are many laws that govern child custody decisions in the U.S. Texas laws refer to child custody issues as conservatorship. There are various forms of conservatorship arrangements under the laws that are available to all couples who plan on seeking the best...
