Family Law

Everyone has heard the much-touted statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce. What many do not delineate though is that this statistic (whether true or not) only relates to heterosexual, or opposite-sex marriages. Same-sex marriages have much lower divorce...

These last few months have been hard for everyone. Yet, for many celebrities, it has been a welcome break away from the spotlight and a chance to spend quality family time together at home. Some stars used social media to spotlight how much they loved the cozy time...

As you look forward to your upcoming wedding, divorce probably is the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, however, around 50% of U.S. marriages ultimately end in divorce, and this percentage has remained constant for the past 30 years.If you and/or your beloved...

If you currently live with someone in Texas, it may surprise you to discover that the two of you could be legally married even though you never had a wedding ceremony or got a marriage license. The reason for this is that Texas is one of the 16 states that recognizes...

You and your spouse may find that under divorce laws in Texas, the joint assets that you enjoyed together can become a source of headaches during a divorce. The higher your assets are, the more potential troubles you could run into as the litigation involved becomes...

When you get married in Texas, your new wife may have children from a previous marriage. In some situations, you may want to adopt these children. We at Lisa E. McKnight, PC, understand you usually have many questions about this process.There are a few things you...

In celebrity divorce cases, alimony awards, referred to as spousal maintenance in Texas law, sometimes seem exorbitant. The divorce of Terrence Howard, star in the television series "Empire," and Michelle Ghent, for example, initially ended upon agreement that Howard...

Late or missing child support checks are a problem for single parents across the nation, but Texas is attempting to crack down on child support payments that have fallen into delinquency. As CBS DFW reports, the ability to register a car is now linked to a...

Once approved by a family court judge, a parenting plan is a legally binding agreement. This means that both parents have a legal responsibility to adhere to its terms. And if for some reason one of the parents wants to have the agreement modified, then he or she will...

Serious relationships headed down the aisle must be commended for their unmatched commitment. Honestly, nothing can be compared to the joy of finding someone to share your life with and raise a family. At such a period, you can hardly imagine any challenges lying in...