Five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court removed obstacles to same-sex marriage by ensuring its legality. But same sex couples are now facing some the same issues faced by other married couples, such as divorce. Texas poses some legal challenges for same sex couples who...
Let’s face it. Most divorces are messy. Occasionally, divorcing spouses are able to navigate through the process cordially, but more often than not, the claws come out. When the divorcing parties are considered a high-profile, high net worth couple, privacy and...
This blog recently discussed some of the challenges around dividing a family business during divorce. It can be helpful to couples going through the challenges of dividing a family-owned business to take a little closer look at the different options available, and...
Many people in the Houston area make their living by owning and growing a family-held or other small business. Many Texans actually manage to acquire a great deal of wealth through their ownership of a family business and have much of their net worth tied up in it....
The Texas child support system exists to provide children with enough financial support to help them thrive. However, like all large-scale programs, it is not without its flaws. One of the largest flaws is that it imposes significant hardships on parents who truly...
Divorce is so overwhelming that many parents despair that they cannot complete the proceedings and protect their kids at the same time. While we do understand why parents in Texas feel this way, we want you to know that you can protect your kids, even when things seem...
Even if it feels like the school year just started back up after the winter holiday, spring break is already around the corner. This week-long break is a popular time for families to travel for vacation, and you might even have plans in the works. But co-parenting...
While most American states have adopted the equitable division model when distributing assets in a divorce, Texas remains a community property state. Unless you have already experienced a divorce, you may be one of the many residents with a poor understanding of what...
Divorce mediation is quickly becoming a popular choice for couples looking to end their marriages with as little stress as possible. The process of mediation involves working with a neutral third-party toward the goal of resolving any disputes couples may have...
Texas families come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no one right way to establish a home. Sometimes, the bond that stepparents have with their stepchildren is significant enough to where the stepparent wants to formalize his or her relationship through adoption....
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