As we've told our readers before, divorce often goes one of two ways. The first, though many people think is incredibly rare, is a non-contentious divorce. For these couples, resolutions to disputes come easily and are resolved in a short amount of t...
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The plea for adoption heard around the world
As many of our readers here in Texas know, there are people around world looking to adopt a child. But while we most often hear about the adult's attempt to find a child, we rarely get to hear perhaps the most important side of the story: the child t...
Read MoreCustody of 19-month old El Paso child could be up for debate
Some of our readers here in Tarrant might be following the story of an El Paso couple who recently lost custody of their 19-month-old son when they were both arrested in Michigan back in November. According to police, the 20-year-old mother was arres...
Read MoreMurdochs peacefully finalize split
Couples in Texas and across the nation may be taking note that Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng Murdoch divorced in New York City after 14 years of marriage. The president of the New York chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers stated tha...
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court hears oral arguments over same-sex divorce
In Texas LGBT couples can seek legal rights through domestic partnership, but so far marriage, which offers a full range of rights and benefits, remains out of reach for gay and lesbian partners throughout Texas. Divorce, however, could be another st...
Read MoreDisentangling community property in a Texas divorce
When two spouses are looking at the prospect of divorce, sometimes the most daunting and complex issue is property division. In complex divorces, there may be an unwieldy blend of assets that will take some careful disentangling to figure out. There ...
Read MoreSeparation vs. divorce? Consequences for women
When a marriage is on the rocks, many spouses want to do everything possible to try and make the relationship work. For some, this means entering into a period of separation, which is often meant to give each spouse the time and breathing room needed...
Read MoreHow cheating affects the Texas divorce process
When a Texas spouse finds out that his or her partner has cheated, the result is often divorce. Once the decision to end the marriage has been reached, the spouse who was wronged often believes that the poor choices of their partner will factor into ...
Read MoreCollaborative law in Texas gives divorcing couple more control
When a couple is getting a divorce, the individual parties may feel a range of emotions, including frustration and anger toward the other party. In this situation, it may be difficult for them to come together to make fair and rational decisions abou...
Read MoreCollaborative law arrangements make Texas divorces easier
When a married couple decides they no longer wish to continue their legal union, the break-up doesn't have to end in fights and tears. In fact, the strategy known as collaborative law is turning many divorces into cleaner, friendlier experiences for ...
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