Ending a marriage can be a difficult time for people in Houston and in the rest of the U.S. Regardless of the circumstances behind the marital dissolution, men and women go through the same whirlwind of emotions once the papers are filed and the ensuing legal battle...
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Month: July 2013
Men can also become victims of domestic violence
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 26, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Thanks to modern media, people have become increasingly, if not fully, aware of the existence of domestic violence and its impact on families here in Houston and throughout the rest of the U.S. Domestic violence is a global concern and it is often assumed that the...
New study supports same-sex adoption and parenting
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 23, 2013 | Adoption
Same-sex couples already defeated the Defense of Marriage Act, which opened the door to many possibilities, including, federal laws that will allow same-sex marriages. Yet, for many people in Houston, a battle may have been won but this family law war is still far...
Interfaith considerations may make co-parenting work
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 19, 2013 | Child Custody
Co-parenting can take its toll. There are many for each parent considerations and compromise often has to be reached in order for it to work out well. But for some parents here in Houston, religion presents great challenges.We all know that religion is a difficult...
New law strengthens domestic violence protection
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 17, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Claims of family abuse are taken very seriously here in Houston, Texas. Anyone accused of such a crime is investigated and eventually charged with domestic and family violence charges. Even if the victim does not want to press charges, Texas law requires that the...
Is social media adoption the way to go?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 12, 2013 | Adoption
Regardless of if you are in a same-sex relationship or not, raising a family is a concern that everyone goes through after marriage. For same-sex couples and those struggling with pregnancy here in Houston, adoption provides a viable solution to this family law...
Study finds young children are hit hard when parents divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 10, 2013 | Divorce
We know that children here in Houston and all over the country are affected emotionally and psychologically when their parents divorce. Divorce is not easy and it can affect family members a great deal. A recent determined which age group is most affected by divorce....
Reforming child-support laws to benefit everyone
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 5, 2013 | Child Support
Most Houston residents may have heard President Barack Obama's recent Father's Day speech. It called for responsibility on the part of men with children. This is especially true for those fathers who have not paid financial support, as required by law and in the terms...
Success exempts no one from domestic violence
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 2, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Houston residents may have seen recent news reports involving British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson. According to news reports, the writer and lifestyle celebrity, who is known across a wide range of media outlets dealing with food and cooking, was recently assaulted...
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