Divorce is typically about you and the relationship that you have with your spouse. You have hit a rough patch, have grown apart or have experienced some relationship-shattering trauma like infidelity. It's easy to get sucked into your personal narrative during a...
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Can you adopt an adult in Texas?
Adoption is a great way for a family-in-fact to become legal family. It's used all the time in cases involving parents and minor children. But what if you want to adopt an adult? Can you do that in Texas? You can. As long as the adult you want to adopt consents to the...
How can child support orders be enforced in Texas?
What can you do if your child's other parent is lagging behind in their support payments? Across the United States, there are billions of dollars in child support that go uncollected every year -- and Texas is not immune to the issue. While a child support order is a...
Adopting your stepchild: Things to consider
Legally adopting your stepchild is a big step. Doing so offers a lot of benefits, the main one being that you and your stepchild officially become "family." That gives you certain rights to custody and visitation if you and your spouse divorce. It also imposes a...
Get a postnuptial agreement before starting a business
You and your spouse are happy together and your marriage seems solid. So, why should you consider a prenuptial agreement essential just because you've decided to follow your entrepreneurial dreams or your spouse is starting their own business?It all comes down to...
Legal paternity matters: Here are the reasons why
Your relationship didn't last, but you and your ex-partner do have a child together. Does it really matter if you establish the child's legal paternity?It does. The consequences of not taking this step can affect your child even beyond your lifetime. Here's what you...
What’s the point of divorce mediation?
When you're going through a divorce, sitting down at a table and trying to negotiate with your spouse may sound like the very last thing you want to do.Here's why you should consider divorce mediation anyway: Mediation can save money.There are a lot of costs...
Support for a disabled child’s needs
When a child has special needs, you know that there are often unexpected expenses waiting around every corner. Many of those needs should be factored into a request for child support so that you -- as your child's primary physical custodian -- don't end up footing an...
Who gets what? Understanding property division in your divorce
Money disputes can be among the biggest conflicts in a marriage, so a lot of couples are opting to keep separate bank accounts in addition to a "household" account that's jointly owned and used to pay the bills. That way, each spouse retains control over their own...
Protect your special needs child following divorce
Being the parent of a special needs child can be daunting and lonely. It may often feel like nobody quite understands exactly what struggles you're going through -- nor do they understand your fears for your child's future. After all, children with special needs...