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When a parent uses the kids as a weapon following a divorce

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | May 8, 2015 | Child Custody

A lot of strong emotions can be flying around when parents divorce. Consequently, it is not uncommon for there to be a fair amount of anger between divorcing/divorced parents. Thus, following a divorce, rather contentious disagreements can sometimes arise between...

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Social media can raise some complex issues in Texas divorces

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | May 4, 2015 | Divorce

Evidence can play a very major role in big divorce issues in Texas divorces, like child support, child custody, alimony and property division. Thus, new potential sources of evidence for divorce cases can be very impactful. One new potential evidence source that has...

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Keeping things consistent for the kids following a divorce

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | May 1, 2015 | Child Custody

A divorcing parent may have many worries about how their kids will handle the divorce and its aftermath. Thus, one thing that will often be a very high priority for a parent during and after a divorce is helping their kids cope with the divorce.One of the things...

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Dallas County starting new program regarding domestic abusers and guns

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Apr 27, 2015 | Domestic Violence

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...

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The cost of babysitters

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Apr 21, 2015 | Child Support

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...

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Bill seeks to reduce red tape for funding domestic abuse services

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Apr 17, 2015 | Domestic Violence

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...

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Helping Texas same-sex couples with making estate plans

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Apr 13, 2015 | Same-Sex Partners

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...

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Divorce can leave a person stronger

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Apr 10, 2015 | Divorce

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...

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The challenges of single parenting don’t have to be tackled alone

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Apr 6, 2015 | Child Custody

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...

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Federal judge blocks FMLA for same-sex couples in Texas

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Apr 4, 2015 | Same-Sex Partners

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...

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