Dealing with matters of custody already proves tricky even in an average civilian family. Unfortunately, adding one military spouse to the mix has the potential to throw in even more hurdles and complications. How exactly do co-parents handle child custody matters if...
Adoption is a beautiful practice. However, it brings several complications you must consider before committing. One aspect to consider is the child's age and how that affects the environment you want to raise them in. If you want to expand your family, do not discount...
Going to Texas divorce court can be intimidating, and scheduling issues with a judge and courtroom can extend the emotionally taxing process. You may have heard that mediation minimizes the hostile atmosphere and shortens the process but are unsure if it could work...
Even though you and your former spouse ended your marriage recently, you still have shared children to raise. How does your new relationship change your communication style? Healthline offers communication tips to help co-parents improve in their roles. Understand how...
Texas does not have any legislation that specifically caters to fathers. According to the State Law Library, mothers and fathers have the same rights and responsibilities. However, mothers generally receive much more parenting time than their male counterparts. If you...
Property division in Texas, as a community property state, aims to split all marital assets between spouses as evenly as possible. This is easier with tangible or countable assets. Courts have the power to cut a bank account with $50,000 in it in half. While it does...
Adoption can be a beautiful thing, but getting to the point where you finalize all the legal aspects can be stressful. The ultimate goal is to provide a child with a loving and secure home, but that means jumping through many legal hopes. FindLaw explains adoption...
Going through divorce can create all kinds of strong emotions. You may feel everything from guilt and anger to confusion and relief. Navigating these complex feelings can sometimes feel impossible. Because of the emotional instability you may experience, you might...
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that retirement accounts become subject to property division proceedings during divorce proceedings in Texas. If one was not the primary income earner in their marital home, they might find themselves in need of an...
While a child custody agreement may work when children are young, it often needs changes when they grow older. Even when the parents agree on these changes, you should consider officially modifying your custody agreement with the court. Review the factors that...
