Divorcing couples in Texas who have children usually must make difficult custody decisions that affect the entire family. State courts usually have control over the final arrangements and act in the best interests of the children. Both parents and children alike must...
Health troubles can result in outrageous medical bills. The uncertainty of how you will afford your bills may put a strain on your marriage. If you divorce, your stress may only deepen wondering how you will pay for your medical needs on a single income. Start a...
If your divorce is the first time you have ever been in a courtroom, it can be nerve-wracking to know what to expect. There are certain protocols and rules for being in a courtroom that it is helpful to know prior to your court date. Texas Law Help explains you should...
Adopting a child is a major life choice for you and the child. The state wants to be sure anyone adopting will provide a safe and loving home for the child, and because the state has the responsibility of caring for the child, it sets guidelines for who can adopt. The...
If you have a child custody agreement that no longer meets your family's needs, you can ask for a modification in Texas. The process varies based on whether both parents agree to the proposed changes. Review these considerations when you want to modify a joint...
You and your soon-to-be-former spouse not only built a marriage, but you also built a business. For your divorce, you must decide how to navigate your company together. American Bar Association breaks down a few strategies for married couples with ownership interests...
Student loan debt is a unique type of debt and, as such, necessitates special treatment in divorce. This is particularly true in situations in which the borrowers obtained the loans during the marriage. Many individuals wrongly assume that the person whose name is on...
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...