Year: 2016

Texans who are having problems working out residential custody arrangements with their children's other parents may find it necessary to file petitions in family court. People who do so might wonder how judges make decisions about who will be given primary residential...

Divorce affects many families in Texas and throughout the United States. The rate of divorce is still about 50 percent, and the process can be very draining both emotionally and financially. Thankfully, there are options.When a couple is considering getting divorced,...

Most married couples plan on being together forever, so it is not always easy for them to consider the possibility of divorce in the future. However, not being prepared might lead to a more precarious financial situation after a split. One of the ways couples prepare...

Alimony disputes and other divorce-related matters are not uncommon in Texas courts. Prenuptial agreements often play a role in the outcome of these disputes as two parties bring their marriage to an end. While a legally executed prenup could limit the rights of the...

Texas couples who are going through a divorce may have decided to hire a mediator, but they might also have questions about how to choose the right one. The first question a couple should ask themselves is whether they trust the mediator. This includes trusting the...

Texans who are fans of Kelly Cuoco or Ryan Sweeting may be interested in learning that the couple's divorce was finalized on May 6. The two was married for almost two years and engaged in nine months of settlement negotiations.According to sources, Ms. Cuoco will pay...

A person who is going through a divorce in Texas may want to think twice before posting personal information on social media. Off-the-cuff social media posts and photos can be misinterpreted, taken out of context and used as damning evidence in contentious divorce...

Child support is an issue that is sometimes misunderstood. Texas parents may be interested in knowing some basic facts about it and how it can affect children and families.Paternity must be established before a court can order a man to pay child support. While...

Some Texas parents who are going through a divorce might be facing the loss of child custody due to parental alienation. Others may have aired legitimate concerns about abuse only to be accused of lying in attempt to alienate the child from the parent. While medical...

Summertime often brings new challenges for divorced Texas parents. School will be out, so their kids will have more free time. Vacations are a time for parent and child to build memories together. Custody arrangements may change if both parents want to take their kids...