The concept of fairness is at the heart of most Texas alimony decisions. Alimony, which is also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is money paid by one spouse to another for support after divorce. If you are currently concerned about having to make...
Month: January 2015
Family law in Texas spelled out in the statutes of this state
When a divorce is imminent, being prepared for it is vital. If there are children involved, it is even more important for you to not only know the law but to ensure that you are doing your best to make this as easy as possible for them. Working with your soon-to-be...
No-fault or at-fault divorce in Texas needs a professional
When you are getting a divorce in Texas, there are statutes that govern the separation of a couple called the Texas Family Code. This code tells you how you can obtain a divorce, how long it takes and even the other details such as property distribution and child...
How can I make my prenuptial agreement bulletproof in Texas?
Premarital agreements have long been recognized by the state of Texas as a way for soon-to-be married couples to specify property ownership rights before tying the knot. Perhaps more commonly referred to as prenuptial agreements, these contracts offer couples a...
Adoption as a possible solution to child custody in Texas
When many people think of child custody issues, they instantly imagine couples going through divorce who also share children together. However, there are many Texas residents who are currently looking after the children of their relatives.Many of these parental...
Spousal support in Texas has rules that govern the award
Getting divorced involves many different factors. Spousal support is one of those touchy issues that can come up. The definition of spousal support, or maintenance, is that it is an award made in a divorce for payments that will be given periodically to one spouse...
Fighting for Texas fathers who want equal paternity rights
Establishing paternity is often the first step for many men who wish to remain a part of their child's life. Currently, Texas laws do not extend legal rights or responsibilities to unmarried fathers where paternity has not yet been determined. This seems somewhat...
Divorce by Menzel and Diggs said to be amicable
Divorcing is never easy, especially so if you are famous and in the news. Idina Menzel, famous for her acting in the nationally acclaimed Broadway show, Let It Go, has been filed on by her husband, Taye Diggs. Mr. Diggs is often in the news and is famous for his role...
