Unfortunately, sometimes the relationship between two people devolves into one in which one of the partners is the victim of domestic violence. If you are the victim of abuse or harassment by an intimate partner, you may want to know how you can protect yourself...
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Why is a prenuptial agreement so important?
You may be one of those people who are fascinated by the rich and famous. When royalty announces an engagement, the press may inquire aloud whether the couple will sign a prenuptial agreement. When a celebrity marriage breaks up, the first questions often concern the...
Resolve child custody issues with a parenting agreement
The thought of going through the divorce process with your spouse may understandably be heartbreaking. However, even more heartbreaking may be the realization that your children may suffer negative impacts by the breakup of your marriage.Fortunately, most cases...
Tracking technology and divorce: Will it affect you?
Texas readers know that divorce is a complex process, one that is fraught with challenges and complex decisions. These complications can increase dramatically when there is contention between the two parties, and this can lead to the temptation to turn to certain...
When can Texas grandparents seek custody or visitation rights?
Grandparents have a special relationship with their grandchildren, yet there are certain circumstances that could compromise this important relationship. When a divorce, a dispute with a biological parent or other issues arise, Texas grandparents may be wondering if...
When is it possible to adopt my stepchild?
For many Texas families, adoption is a beautiful and appropriate way to expand and grow a family. For you, the adoption of a stepchild may be the best way to legally establish the strong relationship you already have with the biological child of your spouse. If you...
When your spouse is hiding assets, where should you go to look?
Divorce is difficult, and for many Texas couples, it brings out conflicts and strife over various issues. One of the most commonly contested issues in a divorce is over property division and money. In some cases, property division is especially complex, and you may...
Detailed recordkeeping keeps divorced parents on the same page
At the end of your marriage, you are likely to have many details to track. Perhaps you are keeping a record of expenses or an event calendar for the first time, especially if you have depended on a spouse to watch over these day-to-day concerns. When you separate your...
Child custody issues for same-sex partners aren’t always clear
Same-sex couples can now marry legally, and with that also comes the possibility of divorce and divorce-related issues. If you're part of a married same-sex couple and you have children, you will most likely have to iron things out like who will get custody of the...
Marital residence: Do I stay or do I go?
The family home: It can naturally be a wellspring of good memories and comfort for a married couple. However, when the couple gets divorced, the family home can quickly turn into a source of contention.Spouses who are going through divorce in Texas may desire to keep...