It has been an ongoing debate for a very long time. If two women are in a relationship (whether married or just together) and they use a sperm donor so that one of the women can carry the baby to term, does the sperm donor have rights to the child? When things get...
Spousal support is one of the more contentious issues that can come up in a Texas divorce. Regardless of the type of marriage it was, many might feel a certain level of resentment at being obligated to continue paying maintenance to a former spouse. From the receiving...
Many issues come to the forefront in a Texas divorce. They can sow the seeds for dispute, acrimony and lingering ill will. Determining which spouse will get what in terms of property is a common problem. The Lone Star State is like many states across the nation in...
Ensuring that children receive child support as ordered by the family law court to meet their needs is important. For that reason, it is important for parents to be familiar with the ways that child support orders are enforced. How child support orders are enforced...
Divorce comes with many difficulties, many of which are unavoidable. This is why it is important not to add any unnecessary grief to the process by making mistakes of your own. Here are a few common divorce errors you would be better off avoiding. Letting your...
Those in business often try to keep their personal and professional lives separate, at least to some extent. When it comes to divorce these two worlds can collide in the worst of ways. Texas state law generally views the assets accumulated during the marriage as...
Knowing when your spouse may be eligible to receive alimony is an important concern that may come up during divorce. Understanding eligibility for alimony, also referred to as spousal maintenance or spousal support, and how much may be awarded and for how long, is...
In Texas, divorce is unfortunately common. People who have decided that their marriage is no longer working will frequently decide to move on and start over. There are inherent challenges with this decision. One is how to handle children. Once child custody is...
Divorce can pose complicated financial issues, especially for a spouse who was not a business owner or substantially involved in the family’s finances. In some cases, particularly in high-asset divorces, a spouse may try to hide assets they do not want discovered to...
The decision to pursue a divorce is hard on any Texas resident who has had to make that difficult choice. With the recognition that one's marriage is over and that their life will be forever changed, it can be challenging for an individual to think clearly, make good...