While some people from Houston, Texas may consider divorce as a failure, others may regard the end of marriage as a chance to have a fresh start. Some divorced spouses remarry and raise their children with the new stepparent and stepchildren under one roof. A blended...
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Month: February 2013
Pregnant teenager wins long-term injunction against parents
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 25, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Family violence can be physical, emotional or even a combination of both. In Houston, Texas, a pregnant teenage girl stood her ground against her parents, who both attempted to coerce her with extreme measures to have an abortion. The case is an unfortunate example of...
Reauthorization bill protects domestic violence victims in Texas
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 20, 2013 | Domestic Violence
No individual in Houston or anywhere in the country deserves to experience domestic violence. Domestic problems come in various forms, such as physical abuse and domestic assault. The abuse can impact children, spouses and intimate partners. Recently, the United...
NFL team wants Houston child-support petition dismissed
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 18, 2013 | Child Support
It may be the offseason for the National Football League, but one player-related battle is taking place in Texas and North Carolina courtrooms. The legal contest involves child support, a mother and her 2-year-old son and a professional football player.Houston...
Domestic violence case, a lesson for every Texas resident
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 14, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is an important issue across the country, including Texas. Such domestic violence may include spousal abuse, online stalking and emotional abuse. Some Houston readers may assume that family violence only involves one-sided abuse or violence against...
Texas divorce–it’s a choice
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 11, 2013 | Divorce
Marital dissolution and divorce is becoming more and more and no one is necessarily immune from the impact of divorce. Filing for marital dissolution is not an easy decision, especially in high net worth divorce where both parties may have acquired a wide array of...
Government’s role in unpaid child support
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 7, 2013 | Child Support
Readers in Houston, Texas, may know that child support is a monthly payment that the non-custodial parents make as their share in raising the child. In Texas, the non-custodial parent's child support payments can be based on the child support guidelines. The amount of...
Number of Americans seeking international adoption drop
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 4, 2013 | Adoption
Residents of Houston and Harris, Texas, considering adoption should carefully study the rules regarding the adoption process. This is necessary to avoid future problems and make sure that the right decisions are made. Making the right choices in family law concerns...
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