In Texas, when parents who do not live together disagree on child custody rights and responsibilities, a court will decide the matter for them. As in other states, its basis for making these decisions will always be the "best interests of the child."...
Read MoreWhat is a domestic partnership?
Residents of Texas may benefit from learning more about the fundamental factors that constitute a domestic partnership in the United States. This status is similar to marriage and may apply to unmarried couples who live together. Many same-sex couple...
Read MoreGrandparents raising grandchildren is on the rise
In Texas and across the nation, more grandparents are raising their grandchildren. The U.S. census figures show the number of children in this situation more than doubled from 2000 to 2010. Parents may be struggling with issues like substance abus...
Read MoreHedge fund billionaire files for divorce after 11-year marriage
Texas couples considering divorce might be interested in a recent case involving the founder of a renowned hedge fund firm in Chicago, who filed for divorce from his 43-year-old wife on July 23. The 45-year-old man cited 'irreconcilable differences,"...
Read MoreAlimony payments in Texas
When a former spouse pays their ex-partner any form of post-divorce payment, this is known as alimony or spousal maintenance. Most courts recognize two types of alimony, which include payments ordered by a court and contractual alimony, which is an a...
Read MoreNegotiating property division in divorce
Many couples in Texas struggle with dividing their residential property amicably while negotiating a divorce. Buying a spouse out of the property may prove to be difficult if both parties can't agree on terms due to individual equity and debt agendas...
Read MoreSocial Security and retirement accounts for older divorcees
Statistics show that men and women in Texas have recently started getting more divorces later in life than before. For example, 50 years ago only two percent of men and women between 65 and 75 were divorced. Now, the rate is 11 percent for men and 15...
Read MoreDivorce fees awarded to Frank McCourt’s legal team
Texas couples contemplating divorce may want to consider the ramifications of settlement terms and language. A case involving former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife is an excellent example of this issue. Their divorce settleme...
Read MoreFinancial tips for those going contemplating a divorce
Whether in Texas or any other state, the end of a marriage can be exhausting. The division of assets could prove to be an overwhelming task and some tips could prove helpful for getting those marital finances in order.The first step is to start putti...
Read MoreReport ranks Texas number for child support collection efforts
The bad news is that many parents who rely on child support payments to help put food on the table and cover the basic costs of raising their children often don't receive the assistance to which they are legally entitled. The good news, however, is t...
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