Adopting a child allows families in Texas the opportunity to grow their family and simultaneously provide a supportive and stable home for a child in need. Parents that understand the responsibility of facilitating a child's foster-to-adoption experience may more...
If you and your spouse have decided to part ways, you know that this decision will result in changes to virtually every aspect of your life. In addition to matters that play into your life on a daily basis currently, you may want to re-evaluate other parts of your...
Divorcing Texas couples like you have a lot of hurdles to overcome. Property division is often a big one. Many heated arguments break out over who gets what. It can even drive some spouses to try hiding assets. This is a bad idea for many reasons. Not only is it...
Collaborative divorce becomes a viable option for you and your spouse if you wish to avoid open-court conflict, but still want attorneys in your respective corners to protect your rights. In addition, collaboration offers you and your spouse the opportunity to make...
Married couples commonly share debts as well as assets. This logically requires that a divorcing couple determine which person may be responsible for repaying which debt after their divorce process completes. Assigning liability for joints debts may end up becoming a...
Texas is one of the few states that use community property laws when dividing assets in a divorce. The focus of this standard is that a couple owns all property obtained during the marriage equally. However, the Texas Constitution and Statutes state any property you...
While filing for divorce, you may worry that a hostile marriage can lead to strife while figuring out conservatorship. However, there are some ways to help ensure you are not caught in the middle of a struggle to take care of your children, including asking questions...
Previous posts on this blog detailed the fact that your 401(k) ranks among your marital assets, making it subject to property division. Yet while your divorce certainly impacts your retirement plans (as the person you planned to spend your retirement years with is no...
Adoption benefits the lives of many children in Texas each year. The outcome of growing a family through adoption leaves a positive and emotional impact for everyone involved with adequate preparation and education. The effect that adoption has on a family's emotional...
Welcoming a child into your home is an emotional experience, especially if it is the child of a family member. Adding to your family is a big responsibility, and you may have questions about whether adoption is in the best interest of the child. We often assist...
