 contact todayA married couple and a man have been battling it out in court for two years over the custody of a 25-pound French bulldog named Stitch. The legal battle has been, in many ways, as complex as some child custody disputes. Unfortunately, the law usually does not...
Month: August 2012
Some calling for changes to Texas Grandparent Access law
Grandparents play a valuable role in the lives of millions of children across Texas. Whether they're occasional visitors or are actively raising their children's children, grandparents have much to offer to children as they grow into caring, responsible adults.If a...
Celebrity marriages often scoff-worthy, but still contain lessons
Texas residents who follow entertainment news may be used to enjoying a good laugh over the revolving-door relationships of movie stars, singers and professional athletes. It can be hard to take a celebrity marriage seriously considering how many of them expire faster...
Arriving at a good child custody agreement takes work
A parent engaged in trying to work out a satisfactory joint custody arrangement concerning their children with their soon-to-be ex-spouse may find the task challenging. Working out the intricate arrangements necessary to create a good child custody solution takes...
Is there a link between housing market and ‘rich’ divorces?
It has long been said that those most likely to divorce have lower income levels and less education. While that is still true, couples in a different income bracket appear to be seeing an uptick in divorces, and it might relate to the recession and the floundering...
Texas deadline for child support protestors coming soon
A significant deadline for Texas men who suspect they are wrongly being forced to pay child support is coming up at the end of this month. Thanks to a law signed by Gov. Rick Perry last year, men are now allowed to challenge paternity claims to avoid paying child...
Dividing property in divorce can be tricky, but not impossible
If your marriage is coming to an end, you probably have lots of questions about the logistics of your divorce. Are the possessions and assets you brought to the relationship yours to keep? What about gifts you and your spouse gave each other? What will you do with...
Domestic violence arrest prompts team to release Chad Johnson
Dolphins player Chad Johnson has had an eventful few days. First he was arrested for a domestic incident with his wife. On Sunday he was released by the team, presumably in a move related to his arrest. The Dolphins announced the termination of his contract on the...
Jon & Kate plus child support has Gosselins feuding again
Fans of the reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" may miss watching the family on TV together, but for those who enjoyed witnessing the conflicts between the now-divorced couple, there's been no shortage of tabloid fodder.Texas viewers who have been divorced themselves...
Uneven religious holidays? Sports-fan father has own definition
When determining child custody plans, one of the most debated issues is often holidays. For many parents, Christmas, Easter, Hanukah and Thanksgiving are some of the most argued over. Holidays such as these are very important to families emotionally, religiously and...
