Houston families that have been involved in adoptions know the complexities that can arise. Even the most straightforward situation can turn into an emotional and challenging contested adoption before you know it. Whether a domestic or international adoption, laws and...
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Delays in foreign adoptions often due to United States government
Parents that adopt children give a life to a child that would otherwise not happen and the rewards can be great. However, the process of completing a planned adoption can be long and expensive, taking a toll on many an adoptive parent. Many Houston area families know...
More children available for adoption yet fewer children adopted
The decision to adopt a child can grow from a variety of situations. For some Houston residents, infertility and challenges with medical options can be disheartening. For single parents or same-sex couples, a desire to have and raise a family can lead to the...
Division of intangible divorce assets requires care
Any divorce, whether a contested or uncontested divorce, has its complications and challenges. From high emotions to the tangible concerns of real property, the end of a marriage affects every aspect of a person’s life. For some people, focusing on decisions related...
Ongoing parenting conflicts may benefit from mediation
Residents of Houston and beyond that have faced divorce proceedings know how emotionally wrought the process can be. Divorce legal issues that a couple can face are extensive and include anything from spousal support to parental relocation to property division and...
Ex-husband’s payor subject of child support claims
The world of family law poses many challenging and emotional situations and decisions for all involved. From property division to child custody to spousal support, child support and more family law attorneys in Houston work with clients every day to help resolve...
Child must be returned to Texas father after judge’s ruling
When it comes to international custody disputes, legal complications are not uncommon. As if it is not difficult enough to determine custody when both parents reside in Houston, there are a number of complications that can arise with child custody issues when one...
The benefits of collaborative divorce
For those who are considering an end to their marriage, figuring out the legal minutaiae can lead people to avoid the process altogether. After all, the emotional toil that comes with a divorce may lead some to waive important rights simply to get the the process over...
Do deployments increase likelihood of military divorce?
In recent years, several studies have reportedly found that military deployments, regardless of length or location, had very little effect on the risk of divorce in military couples. Now, a new study, which is claiming to be larger and more detailed than the earlier...
Why mediation is helpful for divorcing couples
Regardless of the reasons behind it, the notion of divorce commonly brings out ill will and defensive feelings that have the potential of making the process difficult. People in pain are more likely to feel like their rights are being violated and that they are not...

