If you have spent any amount of time on the Internet or watching the news recently, you are no doubt aware that the Supreme Court of the United States voted 5-4 in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage across the country. This officially makes same-sex marriage the...
Family Law
Texas woman reunited with her daughter, who was taken to Mexico
Most child custody disputes involve whether or not the court-ordered custody agreement is fair to both parents. Especially in sole managing conservatorships, parents are often not in agreement regarding who gets to spend how much time with the child, and...
Texas man forced to pay child support for girl that is not his
Texas law can be very difficult and confusing when it comes to matters of child custody and child support. The primary goal of the courts is to do what is best for the child, which means a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the child and determining...
Family law can affect your life through divorce and beyond
While criminal defense law may be featured most heavily in popular Hollywood films, family law is an extremely important legal practice for many individuals and families. The decisions made during and after a divorce case do not only affect the divorcing couple, but...
Family law is a multifaceted legal practice
Family law is an extremely important legal area that can sometimes go overlooked by those who do not fully understand the depth of its reach. Many people are familiar with divorces and prenuptial agreements, but it may surprise you how many legal options there are for...
Texas adoption festival aims to find families for children
Welcoming a new child into the family is a joyous experience. For many this means the arrival of a newborn. Months of anticipation and preparation lead up to the happy day. Adoption is very much the same. It takes time to get through all the paperwork and the proof...
Failure to pay child support could have serious consequences
One of the most widely utilized areas of family law is of course divorce, and there are few issues of divorce that are more hotly contested than child support. Child support dictates how much money a non-custodial parent is required to pay in order to provide...
How is same-sex marriage treated in Texas?
Family law addresses all family issues, ranging from divorce and child custody to domestic abuse and adoption. One issue of family law that has become particularly polarizing in recent years is the treatment of marriage, specifically same-sex marriage. Same-sex...
Legal requirements for divorce in Texas
Before you file for divorce, there are a few things you have to consider. Perhaps most importantly, you need to know if your marriage meets the divorce requirements of your particular state. Since the laws can vary by state, it’s imperative that you learn your...
Texas man jailed for failing to pay child support
One of the most important aspects of family law is how it affects children, and a particular case happening in Texas is causing a stir all across the country. The case follows the story of a man who failed to make his child support payments, through no fault of his...