There are many different things that can help protect family violence victims. One are restraining orders. When a Texan has been subjected to family violence, they may be able to receive a protective order from a court in the state against their abuser. Such...
Month: April 2015
The cost of babysitters
There are many different types of child care that parents sometimes use. One of these types is having a babysitter watch the kids for awhile.Recently, Care.com surveyed individuals on the topic of babysitting costs and other babysitting-related issues. According to...
Bill seeks to reduce red tape for funding domestic abuse services
As can be seen in a post we did late last month on domestic violence shelters in Dallas, there are concerns that there may not be sufficient services available for domestic abuse victims in the Dallas area. Such concerns though are not just limited to the Dallas...
Helping Texas same-sex couples with making estate plans
The fact that Texas doesn't recognize same-sex marriage as legal can make it very important for same-sex couples in the state to make advanced preparations for what will happen if their relationship were to end unexpectedly. This is because many of the legal...
Divorce can leave a person stronger
When it comes to divorce, society tends to put a lot of focus on the challenges that can arise in relation to a divorce. This is understandable, given the impactful nature of such challenges. However, one thing that it is important to not let get lost due to this...
The challenges of single parenting don’t have to be tackled alone
There are many challenges that a person can face when they are a single parent. An important thing for single parents to know is that, for many of these challenges, they do not have to try to overcome them all on their own. There may be many sources of help they can...
Federal judge blocks FMLA for same-sex couples in Texas
Many same-sex couples in Texas have gotten married in other states that recognize same-sex marriage. Unfortunately, despite being married, same-sex marriages are not recognized in Texas. This prohibits these spouses from obtaining certain benefits like the Family and...
What steps to take to reduce the financial impact of divorce
Divorce can have a significant impact on your finances. Couples getting divorced in Texas should understand how their financial goals may be affected and take steps now to plan ahead for life after divorce. Several factors should be considered when you are...