When a child is born to unmarried parents, establishing paternity is important, even if both parties acknowledge the father's identity. Establishing paternity offers numerous benefits for the child, the father and the mother. There are 3 reasons why establishing...
Divorce can be a challenging process, especially when disagreements arise between spouses. However, achieving an uncontested divorce can streamline the process and lead to a quicker and more amicable resolution. By following a few key steps, you and your spouse can...
In Texas, divorcing spouses usually divide retirement savings to some extent. That is, unless a prenuptial agreement says otherwise. Usually, though, the spouses may have to divide assets accumulated in retirement accounts during the marriage. This can be true even if...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the Texas divorce rate as 1.4 per 1,000 in 2021. In the vast landscape of Texas, where everything seems bigger, divorce can bring about significant changes, especially when it comes to the family home. For men...
The Texas Attorney General reported 1.5 million child support cases in the state as of 2022. Child support provides financial assistance for the upbringing of children after the dissolution of a marriage or partnership. These orders depend on the circumstances at the...
When the court makes an order for a child visitation schedule, both parents become bound by that order. Deviating from it can cause legal issues. For that reason, it is a good idea to get an agreed modification of child visitation schedule. Parents who agree Even if...
Not every Texas divorce has to be acrimonious. Often, marriages fall apart, not because one person wronged the other in some way, but because the nature of the relationship between the two individuals who married one another took some type of turn. If this describes...
As you approach or enter retirement, you typically have assets that you want to protect. You may have a retirement account, home, artwork and other valuables. If you decide to get married later in life, you may feel as if you need to protect these assets in case of a...
Navigating the co-parenting dynamic after a divorce can be a difficult challenge. You and your co-parent each have your own lives and priorities to consider as you attempt to build a functional parenting plan, but the most important factor to consider is your...
Divorce brings many changes for you and your child. Over time, you and your ex will build separate lives, but you will remain connected through your child. This can present challenges if you decide to relocate. Can you relocate with your child? This depends on the...