Fort Worth Family Law Blog
Can the other parent relocate without a custody order?
Texas custody orders prevent either parent from relocating with the child unless the other parent agrees or the court allows the move. However, you may worry that the child's other parent will take him or her out of state before the judge makes a final custody...
Exploring stepchild adoption in Texas
When you marry a person who already has a child, you and your spouse may decide on stepparent adoption. With this process, you would become the child's legal parent. Learn about the process Texas follows for stepparent adoption. File a petition The adoption process...
Understand the ins and outs of financial planning in marriage
While couples do not necessarily plan to breakup in Texas or anywhere else in the country, things happen, situations change, and divorces occur. This is one reason that both partners in a marriage may want to understand the family's complete financial condition. In a...
All states now have no-fault divorce laws
The holiday period is a time of family gatherings and a source of joy for children, which is why couples in Texas and around the country with unhappy marriages often wait until January to file for divorce. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reports that...
How retirement savings could be affected by divorce
Texas residents who are considering a divorce should be fully aware of its financial implications. Since many are saving for retirement, they may wonder what will happen to their 401(k) or other retirement accounts. While each situation is different, there are a few...
Single-parent households more common in U.S. than elsewhere
Single-parent households have become fairly typical in the United States. However, a new study revealed that this is not such a typical occurrence in the rest of the world.According to a new Pew Research Center study, the U.S. has a higher rate of children living in...
How fathers can overcome bias in child custody cases
Fathers in Texas who are working to get custody of their children often fear discrimination or bias in favor of a mother. Part of the reason why this fear exists is because mothers were traditionally the ones who reared the children, and fathers were providers. In...
Social media could be invaluable during a divorce
Social media activity has been known to result in complications when Texas couples get divorced. One spouse may attempt to use their ex's posts or photos against them to get custody, spousal support or additional property. However, when used responsibly, social media...
Divorced parents and long-distance bonding with children
Texas parents who are divorced and who live a long distance from their children might wonder how they can keep their bonds strong. While they may have less time with their children, they can focus on ensuring that the time they do have is quality. This means their...
How divorce impacts business assets
When business owners in Texas get divorced, they may be putting the future of their companies at risk. This is because a spouse may obtain a portion of the company or its assets as part of a final divorce settlement. If a company has multiple owners, everyone's future...
