You never expected to get a divorce when you were happily cutting your wedding cake. You and your spouse were planning on spending the rest of your lives together. Unfortunately, there are many instances in Texas that prove that the fairy tale existence of wedded...
Month: August 2014
Do I still have to pay child support if paternity is not mine?
Establishing the proper paternity of a child is not taken lightly in Texas. One of the reasons for this is because Texas courts have been enabled with powerful authority to punish parents who fail to financially support their children. In fact, it is possible to be...
Texas law regarding alimony after a divorce
If you are a Texas resident considering divorce, perhaps you're wondering how much alimony you will have to pay and for how long. Perhaps the first thing you should know is that in Texas courts, the term alimony is seldom used. Maintenance has become the preferred...
Texas anti-gay activist’s wife divorces him for another woman
A divorce is usually no laughing matter; however, in this case, the truth is hard to believe. A man who is an anti-gay activist in Texas has had his wife file divorce papers so that she could proceed with a relationship she was in. The twist is that the relationship...
Case of family law is contentious
Family law in Texas has a no-fault clause that allows for divorce. However if one of those requesting a divorce claims the other spouse is at fault for breaking up the marriage, there may be fault assigned. The court will also perform the necessary investigation in...
Basic provisions regarding Texas child custody modifications
Unlike some states, Texas uses different terminology with regards to child custody which may seem somewhat odd at first. For example, Texas family law courts use the term conservatorship to refer to the right of a parent to make determinations regarding a child's...
Spousal support not always fair
Being famous in Texas doesn't always mean you are rich, and success doesn't always bring a lot of assets you can call your own. Incredibly, one famous Hollywood actor, Terrence Howard, has all his money sent to his first ex-wife with whom he spent 14 years. According...
Divorce is a hurdle for same-sex couples in Texas
Divorce can be a trying time for any couple, especially when there are children involved. Nearly every divorce carries with it the added responsibility of picking up the pieces of a shattered relationship and moving forward in life. Many spouses headed towards divorce...
Texas family law outlines several reasons for divorce
There is a growing segment of the population who believes that it is still necessary for a spouse seeking a divorce to demonstrate that the other party was at fault for the failure of the marriage. That is a misconception. Under current Texas law either spouse can...
Paternity still unproven in case of million dollar settlement
Texas parents are aware of the celebration and joy that normally accompanies the birth of a child. But one young Florida mother and her parents are grieving. The woman was went into labor at the Chattahoochee Mental Hospital and was ignored when she asked staff for...
