If there's any area in life where men aren't always treated fairly, it may be in divorce. There are many reasons for this. Decades ago, men were almost always the primary breadwinners and often provided the only source of household income. Their wives were usually the...
Month: July 2012
New standards recommended for military child custody cases
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 27, 2012 |
Single-parent military service members who are deployed have frequently had difficulties in family court over a variety of issues, particularly child custody. The Uniform Law Commission, a national organization whose mandate it is to recommend standard state laws, has...
What are some ways to co-parent after a divorce?
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 25, 2012 |
Ask any parent, and they will tell you that raising a child comes with challenges. But how about co-parenting a child with an ex-spouse? That has its own challenges, particularly if one or both spouses is unable to let go of hard feelings.There are ways to co-parent...
NFL’s Terrell Owens avoids jail time with child support payments
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 23, 2012 |
Professional athletes often make news that extends beyond the sports pages, many times as a result of family law issues. Back in March, for example, we discussed the case of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, who ran into legal trouble for failure to pay child...
ATROs may be good option for divorcing Texas couples
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 20, 2012 |
Texas couples going through a divorce may not be familiar with the process of filing an automatic temporary restraining order, but it's one way to help the settlement run much more smoothly.An ATRO is a relatively new way to protect each party's assets in a divorce....
Advantages of signing a premarital agreement
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 17, 2012 |
Some couples struggle with deciding whether to sign a premarital agreement. Young couples who are marrying for the first time sometimes don't want to admit that divorce is a real possibility. The reality is that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, and some...
Texas woman convicted of bribery related to child custody case
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 16, 2012 |
Texas parents locked in child custody battles might say they would do anything to ensure they can live and spend enough time with their children. But most realize that they have to accept the terms laid out by a family law judge. Only in the most extreme child custody...
Texas seniors may benefit from prenuptial agreements
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 12, 2012 |
Seniors in Texas who are planning to get married may want to consider taking a legal precaution that many young couples don't: Signing a prenuptial agreement is often more important for marrying couples who already have assets to their name.Especially for senior...
Study: Does divorce rate correspond with income level?
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 11, 2012 |
A recent study, which was published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, took a look at income levels and divorce rates. While people with low incomes and those with high incomes were found to have similar values, it's believed that socioeconomic factors play a role...
Should Texas parents go to jail for not paying child support?
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jul 9, 2012 |
If you're a single parent who receives child support payments, chances are good that you rely on that money to help cover your children's basic expenses -- that is, unless you don't receive it because their other parent either refuses or can't afford to pay. Depending...
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