Social media has come to play a big role in how people connect and stay connected with others, particularly among millennials. So, how individuals act when it comes to social media can have considerable implications on their relationships. This doesn't just include...
Family Law
Things it is important for stepparents to keep in mind
When a person has become a stepparent, there are many concerns they may have which are related to a stepchild. Among these are concerns regarding how to support their stepchild, protect the child's well-being and provide them with a stable family environment.When...
Helping children deal with divorce in Texas
Its no secret that things can get messy rather quickly when couples decide to end a marriage. The word divorce in itself is on occasion enough to induce cringes and bring about a myriad of mixed emotions for couples in Texas and across the...
New rule in Texas proves effective at collecting child support
While some divorced parents welcome any kind of involvement in the lives of their children, sometimes one parent decides to isolate him or herself entirely from an ex spouse. Sometimes, the noncustodial parent who pays child support may decide to stop paying...
Divorce doesn’t have to be stressful for kids
Couples in the state of Texas going through a separation can experience a roller coaster of stress and emotions. When children are involved in divorce, they may feel guilty and even blame themselves. It's no secret...
Drug addiction can lead to grandparents adoption of grandchildren
Due to the ever-increasing number of people becoming addicted to drugs such as heroin and prescription opiates, millions of grandparents in America are becoming the parents of their grandchildren. It was recently estimated by PBS that 2.9 million grandparents are...
Appropriate grounds for modifying your support or custody order
Divorce will bring radical changes to a Texas family, and these changes may continue to impact your family long after the process is final. When these changes begin to complicate your life or affect your financial health, you may consider the legal options available....
Dissipation of assets is a threat during divorce
One of the most important aspects of the end of a marriage is the division of marital wealth. The outcome of property division will have a lasting impact on the financial stability of both parties as they move forward into single life. Unfortunately, not every Texas...
What are the rights of both sets of parents in an adoption?
Sometimes people make emotional decisions without considering the legal consequences. Adoption may be one of those decisions. Texas parents who want to adopt a child, as well as parents who decide to give a child up for adoption, may benefit from careful consideration...
Understanding the benefit of prenuptial agreements
Putting certain legal protections in place before a marriage is not dooming a relationship to fail, but is smart, practical and appropriate for almost every Texas couple that is planning to marry. Prenuptial agreements are often associated with the rich and...