Sometimes, state and federal rules conflict. One issue that such conflicts have recently come up in connection to is the issue of spousal benefits for same-sex couples. How disputes arising in relation to such conflicts are ultimately resolved can have major effects...
Actress Malin Akerman and her husband, recent new parents, are now heading for divorce. Our readers here in Texas may know Akerman from her television and film work. She has been in many films, such as "Watchmen," and currently stars in the television shows "Childrens...
Uncle Sam does not always get what he wants. But when the federal government is determined to get states on board with specific policy charges that depend on state law, the will exerted by that wealthy uncle in Washington often holds sway over the states.Consider, for...
Sadly, domestic abuse incidents sometimes occur here in Texas. There are many different forms domestic violence can take. One type of domestic violence that spouses or domestic partners are sometimes subjected to are stranglings.Recently, in another state...
Sometimes, after a child support arrangement is reached, a change in circumstances occurs. One example of such a change is a change in the financial situation of either the paying parent or the receiving parent. Sometimes, in response to a change in financial...
Jim Irsay is a name that many people here in Texas may have run across while reading sports news, as he is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts. Recently, Irsay's name has jumped from the realm of sports news into the realm of family law news; it has been reported that...
Recently, a police official in Texas has been accused of having committed domestic violence against his wife.The official in question is a 54-year-old man who holds the position of assistant police chief in Arlington. According to authorities, early Sunday morning,...
Last week, we discussed some family law news that came up involving "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell. Now, some divorce-related news has arisen regarding another "X Factor" judge, Paulina Rubio.Rubio and her ex-husband got divorced in March. In their divorce proceedings,...
Recently, some details have come out regarding a divorce settlement that Laura Silverman, girlfriend of "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell, and her ex-husband have reached. The details illustrate how diverse the terms of a divorce settlement can be.One of the issues that...
It appears that both child custody and child support issues are coming up between Bristol Palin and her ex-boyfriend Levi Johnston. Bristol Palin is Sarah Palin's daughter and has been involved in several reality TV series.Bristol Palin and Johnston have a 4-year-old...
