Couples who are divorcing will address a number of legal issues before everything is finalized and they go their separate ways. It is likely that one spouse will be considering requesting alimony when the couple chooses to move forward with the divorce. While alimony...
Month: October 2015
How do adjudicated and presumed fathers differ?
Children deserve to have both parents present as they grow into adults. Sometimes, however, for varying reasons, they miss out on the chance to develop a relationship with their fathers because the men are absent from their lives. Knowing that some men actually do not...
Adoption requirements for singles and couples in Texas
As time goes by, families may experience a number of legal issues. No family is perfect, so it is not surprising that some people end up in court when they are having a disagreement or dispute over something. Child custody and support are common family legal matters...
A visitation attorney can help you get time with your child
Parents who are not in a relationship or married can often disagree on how to handle issues regarding their child. What one may feel is a smart, fair decision, the other may dispute. When people are angry, there is no way of knowing how they may react or what they...
Do I have to receive alimony as monthly payments?
When people decide to end their marriage, it is likely that one or both of them will consider requesting spousal support. The topic of alimony isn't always a light subject for divorcing couple to discuss because they may feel differently about it. Depending on how...
Defenses spouses can use against a divorce filing
Divorce is not always something both spouses agree upon. Just because one spouse wants to end the marriage doesn't necessarily mean the other spouse feels the same. If one spouse has chosen to file for divorce, the spouse not wanting to end the marriage could create a...
Chris Brown wins joint custody of daughter
Child custody is not an easy issue for parents to deal with because they don't always agree on things. What one parent may feel is fair, the other may not agree with, which may lead to the courts deciding for them. While parents may depend on the courts to make a...
File a paternity action to establish parentage
Not every couple that has a child together can fully trust each other to not get emotional and lash out should the relationship come to an end. When people get angry or upset, they may try to use their children to get back at the other parent. Sometimes, this can...
How alimony can help the receiving spouse
Couples who are divorcing dispute over various issues for long and short periods of time. In some situations, one spouse may be surprised by the other because of what they are requesting of them and find it unfair, which is what can lead to the disputes. One of these...
What are common family law issues attorneys may assist with?
All around the United States there are families dealing with a number of problems on a daily basis. Whether it is child custody disputes, disagreements about alimony or difficulty adopting a child, it is common for families to experience some type of legal issue at...
