Ending a marriage is a legal battle that you have to go through in order to be fully free from your ex. There is only one exception to being able to be free -- if you have children together. Whether you are still preparing to file or have already started the process,...
Houston Family Law Blog
Find ways to take the struggle out of the divorce
Not all divorces have to be battles to see who can be the meanest party. Instead, it is possible to have a friendly divorce. If you and your ex have children together, this type of divorce might be the key to having a good relationship for raising the children as a...
Adoption is a beautiful situation for everyone involved
Adopting a child is a huge deal, not only because it is such a big commitment but also because of the difference it makes in the child's life. While you can focus on the legal aspects of the case, you also need to think about what this is going to mean for your new...
Adopted children often need help adjusting
Life in the foster care system is often difficult. Not all children end up in a home with loving foster parents who care about them. Instead, some come from impoverished situations and are placed in homes that are better from an economic standpoint, but these...
Child custody matters are close to a parent’s heart
Child custody matters are very close to the heart of each parent. The issue that comes up in these cases is that each side might have an idea of what is best for the children, but neither side is willing to acknowledge that the other side's idea might work. If you are...
What are some ways to make child custody easier?
Transitioning from raising children with your spouse into becoming a single parent because of divorce isn't easy. You are going to have to figure out some different points to make the process a little easier. One thing that you have to remember is that your ex is...
How will you prepare your finances for divorce?
There is a lot to think about as you prepare for divorce, with your finances at or close to the top of the list.If you don't take the right steps upfront, it could cause you some trouble in the immediate future. Fortunately, there are some basic steps you can take to...
What’s the best way to ask for a prenuptial agreement?
Deep down inside, you know you want to ask your fiancé for a prenuptial agreement. Just the same, you have some concerns about bringing your feelings to light.Asking for a prenuptial agreement is easier said than done, as you don't want to do anything to upset...
Pressing divorce matters that go beyond the legal case
You have a lot to think about when you make the decision to divorce. While you might think that you will have to focus solely on the legal aspects of the case, this isn't the case. There are many other things that you need to consider.One of the more pressing matters...
Know the time frames necessary for divorce
The decision to divorce a spouse is one that must be carefully considered. The issue with this situation is that once you decide you are going to divorce, you don't want to prolong the process any. In fact, you might be upset to learn that you have some time...