In recent years, greater attention is being paid to mental health. Whereas in the past, it might have been viewed as a clear negative in family law, people seeking help can be a positive. However, it does impact a family law case. Divorce can be granted based on...
When we think of domestic violence, we often think of a couple in a heated argument that turns physical. However, violence between partners or former partners does not have to be physical and can occur even during the divorce process. Many divorcing spouses experience...
Going through a divorce will force you to deal with many issues you’ve likely never considered. Child custody, spousal support and property division are common problems that must be dealt with. One issue that doesn’t come up as often is how the divorce will affect...
We all like to think that love is everlasting, but the possibility always exists that hearts will break or grow apart, and a couple that was once happily married will decide to divorce. Divorcing couples in Dallas will have many concerns that vary based on the age of...
Regardless of where one lives, divorce is seldom easy, even when it is amicable. At some point, there is usually disagreement on who gets what or parental rights. After all, if the spouses agreed on everything, there would not be a divorce. Though, a recent study did...
In Texas and across the United States, divorce can be time-consuming. Even in cases in which the parties are on relatively good terms, there will be issues that arise that complicate matters. When there is acrimony over property, child custody, child support,...
Bill Gates is known worldwide as the founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men in the world. He and his wife, Melinda, married in 1994 and have spent the last several decades involved in significant philanthropic endeavors to better the lives and health...
Pets are special family members but determining their ownership and visitation rights can lead to emotional disputes when a couple ends their marriage. Texas is like 46 other states where pets have the same legal status in a divorce as inanimate objects such as...
Divorce can affect anyone. For some, it’s long over due. For others, though, divorce can come out of left field and take them by surprise. Regardless of how marriage dissolution comes about, though, parties need to be prepared to address a variety of legal issues,...
Most of us love our state. Texans, unlike any other state, tend to identify as Texans above even Americans. It is a pride that most other Americans do not understand. However, while being part of the South has many benefits, one thing that many Texas may not realize...