Dividing marital property and assets during a divorce is often one of the most challenges part of any divorce. Many a Houston couple has seen their divorce process extended due to difficulties in reaching appropriate settlements. One factor that can make the division...
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Adoption changes and concerns in a virtual world
Houston residents who seek adoption as a means to fulfilling their dreams of parenthood have many adoption issues with which to contend. Choices abound and include whether or not to adopt a child in the United States or from another country and whether to seek...
Simple ways to make divorce less difficult
Ask any Houston couple that has experienced divorce about the process and you are likely to hear that it is an incredibly difficult and painful one. The challenges inherent in dividing time with one’s children, splitting financial assets and physical possessions,...
Four key questions to consider about a home during a divorce
While there are only nine states that follow community property laws during a divorce--and Texas is one of them--there are still many potential complications when determining ultimate settlements. Whether a simple or complex divorce, couples must carefully identify...
The current and future tax implications of a divorce
Texas is one of nine states in the country that is designated as a community property state for divorce purposes. This means that when a Houston couple goes through a divorce, all joint assets and liabilities are expected to be divided equally. The need to be cautious...
State helps counties find parents who owe back child support
The many facets of a divorce are never easy at the time of the divorce let alone down the road. In cases that require one party to pay the other spousal support, child support or both, the financial ties that can span multiple years can be challenging to navigate. For...
Harris County organizations receive funds to support adoption
November is national adoption month and any Houston family who has been touched by adoption understands the importance and richness of this experience. In our society today, adoption can take many forms including stepparent adoption, domestic adoption, international...
Clear business ownership important in face of divorce
People in Houston who have been through a divorce know how difficult the process can be. From the emotions that run high and cause inner turmoil to the opposing views on how to best arrange settlements, the range of things that can complicate the average divorce seems...
National Adoption Month highlights international adoption challenges
Many Houston couples, like others around the nation, have looked to adoption as a means to becoming parents. Whether domestic or international, adoption offers opportunities to adoptive parents and families and adoptees alike. Some people choose to adopt a child even...
Options to reduce the pain of the divorce process
Most people in Houston know someone that has gone through a divorce at some point. As they will report, the process can be tumultuous and difficult for all involved. The need to identify agreements on a myriad of topics from property division to child support and more...

