You may consider yourself to be a relatively savvy tech user, but there's still a very good chance that you aren't entirely familiar with all the products, programs, apps and other services available to consumers today. For instance, you may have ...
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Overturned Texas child abuse claims cause child custody issues
When a parent loses custody for any reason, it is supposed to be only when it is in the best interests of the children who are involved. In some cases, the child is required to remain with one parent as part of a child custody agreement. In other, mo...
Read MoreAnother state grants adoptees access to their birth records
While it may seem difficult to believe, there are only a handful of states -- Alabama, Alaska, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island and Tennessee -- that grant adoptees the right to access their birth files. This essentially means th...
Read MoreAppeals court upholds anti-procreation order for delinquent parent
An Ohio judge made headlines in family law circles across the nation back in January 2013, when he ordered a rather unorthodox probation condition for a man whose child support arrears approached close to $100,000. According to sources, the then 3...
Read MoreCould divorce be used to stall a sale of the Los Angeles Clippers?
Most of the news coverage concerning the National Basketball Association is currently dedicated to the playoffs, which recently saw our Dallas Mavericks lose in seven games to in-state rival the San Antonio Spurs. However, media outlets have also bee...
Read MoreAir Force unveils interesting pilot program to keep divorce rate down
There is no question that life in the military can be hard on a marriage. That's because spouses are forced to deal with everything from deployments and long work hours to constant moves and the always-scary possibility of active warfare. Interest...
Read MoreA property division primer: QDROs, 401(k)s and taxes
As you may already know, Texas is one of only a handful of states that follow community property rules in the area of property division. This means that a family court will generally divide any property secured during the course of the marriage on a ...
Read MoreWhat’s mine is not necessarily yours: Divorce and student loans
The unfortunate reality for many college graduates today is that when they walk across the stage to receive their handshake and diploma, they are not just receiving a lifetime of opportunities but also a mountain of debt. Statistics from the Insti...
Read MoreTim Tebow says he may adopt someday
It seems that when a story makes headlines concerning adoption, the topic involves the complex legal issues that may cause a hiccup during the process. In other situations, a celebrity adoption may grab the attention of the media. Tim Tebow may ma...
Read MoreStock option plans may be involved in a Texas divorce
The topic of property division typically comes up when people discuss divorce. When high-profile stories hit the news, there may be discussions about multiple homes or other real estate issues that need to be addressed. Cars, jewelry and a host of it...
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