Parents that are going through a divorce or are already divorced must often overcome many challenges when attempting to effectively co-parent with an ex-spouse. While it can be extremely difficult, divorcing or divorced parents must find ways to communicate and get...
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It’s been a number of weeks since news broke of Sherri Shepherd’s impending divorce to husband Lamar Sally. For those of our readers who have not followed the story, Sally initially filed papers to initiate a legal separation, and to have the prenuptial...
Text messaging has grown from a hip fad to a way of life for advertisers across a number of industries. A quick marketing blast can alert people of upcoming doctor’s appointments, upcoming sales, and reminders for court dates. However, a mass text message regarding...
The legal wrangling between actress Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend, model Gabriel Aubry, has ceased…at least for now. In prior posts we have written about the couple’s legal battle over custody of their six-year-old daughter. In 2012, Berry attempted to...
Alimony should remain separate from other transactions
When getting married, a divorce is rarely on a person’s mind. Positive thoughts about a future life together take center stage. However, when the reality of life changes and a divorce does result, many serious issues can arise. Houston residents can find themselves...
Challenges inherent in adopting children between states
People in Houston may be involved in adoptions for different reasons. For some, adopting a child is the only way to realize the dream of parenthood. For others, legally adopting a relative can protect a child who may have no other means of achieving a home. Still...
Pet custody concerns in a divorce
Houston couples that experience divorce must make many difficult decisions. Wrangling with the emotions common at the end of a marriage can make standard family law issues such as spousal support, child support, property division and more even more challenging. From a...
New adoption laws signed into effect
No matter what the reason or situation for an adoption in Houston, there can be many concerns for both an adoptive parent and a biological parent. Emotional and legal adoption issues can be complicated and even overwhelming at times. People who are considering...
How a divorce may impact your taxes
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...
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...

