Families looking to adopt a child in Texas face many considerations. The ability to provide solid financial support to the adopted child often looms large. Several resources exist to help families on this journey, including a valuable tax credit from the federal...
When going through divorce, you have likely gotten into arguments at least once over some matter related to assets or finances. But does the amount of assets that you have directly impact whether or not these arguments will happen? Amiable divorce and high-asset...
Perhaps you are the custodial parent of sons aged eight and ten, and you will want them to continue living with you when you move across the state. No doubt you look forward to the new job opportunity that drives the move, but how will the court view your relocation...
Divorce can be a very stressful time in your life. There are so many things to think about and put into action at the same time. It is easy for these details to get away from you, but they could come back to haunt you later. Read on for some common mistakes people...
Perhaps you and your spouse have acquired significant assets throughout a long marriage. Now you are facing divorce. You dread the thought of a lengthy and possibly contentious court process, but will your divorce be too complicated for mediation? About mediation...
In the state of Texas, courts want to support the best interests of children and families in cases of divorce. When possible, judges award joint conservatorships, allowing both parents to involve themselves in their children's lives. If you are a parent going through...
Some people marry someone with children from a past relationship. If you have stepchildren that you have come to greatly care for, you no doubt worry about their future. You may want to make sure they inherit from you after your death. It is possible that your...
Most people have social media accounts. We use them for many things: to connect with loved ones that are far away, to see what our friends are doing and to let other people know how we are doing. Social media has become part of the modern social fabric of the world....
As divorcing parents, you are dealing with many emotions and so are your children. Helping your children understand and adapt to the breakup of the family structure is difficult, but there are ways to make it easier for everyone. Litigation issues Children know when...
Texas is a community property state. This means that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will share marital property equally, or as close to it as possible. For this reason, you may be facing property division with a certain amount of angst. Here are five tips to help...
