A divorce can impact almost every part of a person’s life. Any Houston resident who has directly experienced a divorce knows this all too well. Some of the changes may be positive while others are frequently not so positive. Each divorce process is unique and has its...
Month: April 2014
Changes to Utah Adoption Act may limit fraudulent adoptions
Texas residents who either adopt children or put children up for adoption know how complex the laws surrounding these situations can be. Both an adoptive parent and biological parent have specific wishes and rights while certainly the best interests of the child...
Man forced to pay child support for 20-something children
For many Houston residents, the requirement to pay child support for some period of time is part of their post-divorce world. Even if child custody is shared, child support payments may be ordered from one parent to the other. The amount of money or duration of...
Helping children through a divorce
Houston area residents who are contemplating or going through a divorce with minor children at home have a wealth of things to be concerned about. Even an uncontested divorce is difficult and can require decisions to be made about child custody, visitation plans,...
Olympic athlete in midst of child support and custody dispute
For Houston couples going through a divorce with minor children still at home, the issues surrounding child custody and support can be some of the most difficult upon which to agree. These child custody issues can even arise in situations where parents have not been...
Advice for people contemplating a divorce
For some couples in Houston, a divorce process is initiated rather abruptly. For others, the end of a marriage has been considered and even planned before formal action is taken. The divorce process includes a complex mix of emotional, financial, legal and logistical...
International adoption rate continues to drop
For Texas couples wishing to become parents, the ability to adopt can provide the means to fulfilling their dreams. Some people may even be able to biologically have their own children but wish to provide a good life for another child who may not have such an...
Caution with social media during divorce is urged
Houston spouses who face the unfortunate prospect of a divorce commonly have a challenging road to travel. The emotional toll on people when navigating the end of a marriage and its related dreams is hard. When the legal and logistical issues are added to that, it is...
Options for claiming children as tax deductions in divorce
Issues relating to a divorce in Texas are many. These include how to split retirement accounts, whether or not to keep or sell a house and whether or not the parents will share joint custody of children or one parent will have sole custody with the other receiving...