Texas is one of the few states that recognize common law marriage. This type of marriage provides couples with all the legal aspects of marriage. However, to enter into a common-law marriage, the Texas State Law Library explains a couple must meet three criteria....
Divorce is often difficult for children, no matter how well the parents handle the situation. It is understandable that many concerned parents want to make the transition to divorced life as easy on their children as possible. One way that families are doing this is...
Estimates suggest that millions of Americans across Texas and the rest of the United States currently own cryptocurrency or digital currency. Because digital currency may hold considerable value, it is increasingly becoming a point of contention in modern divorce...
When you adopt children, you bring them into your home as one of yours, with unconditional love. However, unlike biological children, you do have to prepare for curiosity about their biological family. According to Psychology Today, their adoption story is a part of...
While your upcoming divorce proceedings in Texas likely signal the welcomed end to your marital tensions, they may also bring with them a good deal of uncertainty. This is especially true if you were not the primary income earner in your marital home. You may find...
You and your spouse may have lived in a costly home during your marriage. Now that your marriage is ending, you probably want to stay in your home, which your spouse may be fine with. Still, there are some reasons why selling off the home and buying a less expensive...
Six years have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed marriage equality throughout the country, yet some confusion still persists. In theory, you and your same-sex partner have the same rights as different-sex couples do to marry, divorce and remarry....
When you adopt a child in Texas, there are certain requirements that you have to meet. The state imposes these to make sure adopted children end up in loving, stable homes. Nevertheless, the process of adopting a child can progress in many different ways. The choices...
If you or a loved one sustain injuries in a car collision, you may not notice the full extent of the damage. After a motor vehicle accident, seek immediate medical attention to document any injuries. In the coming days and weeks, monitor your body for any additional...
After your divorce, you notice your children wishing to spend less time with you. In some cases, lies and other tactics from your ex-spouse may cause parental alienation. This situation can affect your daily life and your relationship with your children. Repeating...
