When Texas parents divorce, they have to think of the best interests of the child. Having two parents is almost always more advantageous than having just one. However, some child custody battles get out of control because one parent wants more time with the child than...
Month: September 2013
Ex-wife of ‘Glee’ star demanding $94K in monthly alimony
Although same-sex marriage is not allowed in Texas, many gay and lesbian residents long for the day when they can marry and receive the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples. However, this equality may not be so welcome when it comes to divorce. Any...
Will increase in cohabitation lead to family law issues?
Most Texas residents understand that marriage trends are constantly changing. In the past, people got married first - sometimes at a young age - and then had kids. If that marriage failed, most couples would try again and remarry. However, current trends show that...
What causes couples to divorce as many years together?
Many of our Texas readers are shocked to see couples together for many years - and sometimes even decades - suddenly divorce. We often believe that once a couple has been together for at least 10 years, then they'll be together forever. However, there are many couples...
Woman seeks child custody after leaving baby home alone
Our Texas readers understand how difficult it can be to obtain custody of a child after a divorce. When a parent is facing charges of child neglect and still wants to gain custody of a child, the odds are against her. When determining child custody, courts are...
Could the future of alimony include fertility treatments?
Any Texan who has been through a divorce knows that it can be an emotionally painful situation. For a woman whose childbearing years are coming to end, a divorce can be downright heartbreaking. Will her dream of motherhood ever come true?It can be hard to pinpoint...
Men more likely to live alone after divorce
When it comes to life after divorce, there are often many trends, as many of our Texas readers know. New data from the Census Bureau shows that a large number of men are living the single life after a divorce instead of cohabitating with a partner or jumping back into...
Cowell demands paternity test to confirm fatherhood
Many Texas residents are fans of "American Idol" and "X Factor " and may have seen one of the judges - Simon Cowell - in the news a lot lately, but not because of his TV projects. He allegedly has a child on the way with Laura Silverman, a New York socialite who is...