Family Law

Texas courts are relatively conservative about awarding spousal support. Petitioning parties must successfully demonstrate that they will be unable to provide for themselves after they are no longer living with their former spouse. Courts do not attempt to split...

If you need to go to family court, you may have several questions ahead of time. Should we have a family meeting about it? Should I not talk to my family about it? What is covered in family court anyway? When it comes to legal matters, the best advice you can have is...

Some Texas parents may feel that the court in their child custody case ruled in an unfair manner. They may worry that the other parent poses a risk to the child or feel unjustly excluded from their child's life. Parents have the right to appeal child custody orders,...

Texas parents who are getting a divorce may be concerned about its effects on their children. There are several things they can do to help their children adjust. Children need reassurance that they did not cause the divorce.Children also need to feel free to love both...

Texas is a community property state. This means that property owned jointly by a married couple is divided as close to 50-50 as possible, with "equality" being the primary goal rather than "equitability". But how are debts handled?The first thing FindLaw points out is...

Injury puts stress on many marriages in Texas. These life-changing injuries could lead to divorce. Unfortunately, they could also potentially complicate the divorce process.Some of what you might view as your compensation for your injuries may be partially due to your...

Prior to the 1970s, it was common for most adoption records to remain hidden from the public eye, preventing any contact between birth parents and adopted children. The assumption was that this would provide adopted children with a concrete...

Going through a divorce can be daunting, especially when there are kids involved. Determining what type of custody arrangement will be in the best interest of the children may seem overwhelming. Traditionally, the courts place the child in the sole-custody of the...

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Among the many important tasks a will can accomplish, selecting a guardian for your minor child is perhaps the most vital. While the topic can be unpleasant to consider, failure to put your wishes in writing will result in the court making a decision on your...