You have likely heard about the Supreme Court's recent rulings affecting same-sex couples. One effectively ended California's ban on same-sex marriage, and will likely have a more limited effect geographically. The other struck down portions of the federal Defense of...
Divorce can be a trying and stressful process for couples, especially when there are children involved. As any Collin County same-sex family lawyer knows, in many circumstances, provisions that are intended to look out for the best interests of the children may end up...
Several cities throughout Texas, including Austin, El Paso and Fort Worth offer benefits to domestic partners. The first school district in Texas to offer benefits to domestic partnerships was Pflugerville Independent School District, which is in an area outside of...
Same-sex family legal issues are no different than those faced by heterosexual couples. From child support and adoption to financial planning, same-sex partners regularly seek the assistance of Texas Same-Sex Family Attorneys to assist them with all sorts of family...
For some people, finding a penny heads-up would mean good luck. A found $5 bill might mean a good week. Other lost items might be turned into the lost and found by a Good Samaritan. However, Dallas and Collin residents may be interested to know that for one same-sex...
Currently, the Texas Marriage Amendment mandates that marriage is defined as a union between one man and one woman. This law bars same-sex couples from having many of the same legal rights as opposite-sex couples have. However, this could be about to change, as any...
The purpose of adoption is often to give a home to a child who might otherwise be abandoned or left in state-run child care. Adoption also enriches the lives of the adoptive parents, bringing new life to couples who may not be able to have children. As anyDallas gay...
Dallas County does not currently offer employee benefits to same-sex partners, and Texas does not allow same-sex marriage. Dallas same-sex family attorneys are watching with interest as two Commissioners in Dallas County finalize a proposal to offer health benefits to...
