More and more fathers are becoming the heads of single-parent households. The development has been one in the making and is the result of changing cultural norms and expectations as well as the expansion of fathers' rights. Even though women still outnumber men as the...
Month: June 2011
Ex-husband owes $750,000 for late payment relating to former couple’s division of property agreement
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 28, 2011 |
The head of a global bank missed a payment relating to his divorce's property division agreement and a court recently concluded the former husband owes $750,000 in interest for the late payment. It turns out that being the head of an international bank did...
Delayed marriages may be causing drop in divorce rates
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 28, 2011 |
According to a new report from the United States Census Bureau, divorce rates for most age groups have dropped by an average of 5 percent since 1996. A sociology professor specializing in marriage and family demographics at the University of Texas at Austin believes...
Family law in Texas addresses mistaken paternity
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 23, 2011 |
Domestic concerns, paternity testing, and other matters of family law hit home for many Texans. Recently, legislators in Texas began to address a number of family law concerns in relation to the Texas Family Code. The governor of Texas is now reviewing pieces of...
Texas Mom loses custody and gets probation for spanking her daughter
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 22, 2011 |
Over the years, spanking has become a point of controversy among parents. Scores of arguments have been had over whether spanking a child is a legitimate way to discipline a child. Some see spanking as inexcusable and equate it to abuse. Others see spanking as a last...
Seven money mistakes to avoid during property division and after divorce – Part 2
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 17, 2011 |
Last time we began a discussion about seven money mistakes to avoid during property division and after divorce. Going through a divorce can be an emotional time, but individuals going through divorce should not let their emotions get in the way of making solid...
Seven money mistakes to avoid during property division and after divorce – Part 1
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 16, 2011 |
Going through a divorce and property division of a marriage is difficult financially and emotionally. Sometimes individuals going through the property division phase of divorce can confuse their emotions with solid financial decisions. In this post and the next we...
Family violence protective order not always enough in Texas
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 15, 2011 |
Domestic violence is unfortunately common. A growing number of people who suffer domestic violence are reaching out for help. The typical protocol for handling domestic violence cases includes a misdemeanor arrest and filing a family violence protective order....
Man tries to restart life as woman as part of child custody plan
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 10, 2011 |
Parents sometimes go to great lengths in order to gain custody of their children. Sometimes for better or for worse the plans of parents are not executed successfully. Take the example of one father and mother north of Texas. A 42-year-old man from Oklahoma recently...
Madoff Ponzi scheme creates argument to revisit divorced couple’s property division
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jun 7, 2011 |
When Steven Simkin and Laura Blank divorced in 2006, after 33 years of marriage, both individuals were ready to move on to the next part of their lives. The former couple rarely spoke to each other after their divorce except to handle issues or affairs related to...
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