The stakes can be remarkably high when it comes to child custody matters, as how such matters are resolved can have long-term impacts on how much time a parent gets to be with their kids. Parents also generally have very strong opinions regarding what custody...
Month: August 2014
Overall cost of raising a child may surprise some
A couple of weeks back, we discussed child care costs and some of the ways to address such costs. These costs, however, are only just one of the costs that can go with raising kids. Child-raising costs can be of many different types and, when put all together, they...
Same-sex adoptions can be complex in Texas
When a couple has been together for awhile and has made a major commitment to each other, one thing they may desire is to start a family together. Same-sex couples are no exception to this. However, for same-sex couples, biology requires that they turn to...
Dealing with child care costs
One of the expenses a parent will often have is child care costs. While a parent may want to spend all of their time with their children, this often isn't possible. After all, income has to come into a household somehow.Child care costs can be quite high. In fact,...
Duchovny and Leoni settle details of their divorce
There are few things in life, if any, that parents care about more than their children. Thus, it is of little surprise that issues regarding the kids are generally a major concern for parents when getting divorced. Among the arrangements regarding the kids that...
Grounds for a divorce in Texas
States often have several different grounds available for divorce. Texas is no exception to this. Today, we will be going over the various grounds for divorce that Texas law recognizes.One of these grounds is if personality conflicts or discord amongst a couple has...
How long can a protective order for domestic abuse last in Texas?
One of the legal protections that a domestic violence victim may be able to pursue is a protective order. Such orders can put restrictions on the perpetrator of a domestic abuse incident, such as restrictions from coming into contact with the victim or the victim's...