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Texas courts divide private equity in a divorce by first deciding whether the interest is community or separate property, then valuing the marital share and awarding a division the court considers just and right. The hard part is that private equity interests may be...
Child custody in a same-sex divorce can be hard when one parent has no biological tie to the child. Fortunately, Texas family courts have legal tools to recognize nonbiological parents. In addition, these tools help protect the bonds that already exist between parent...
After a long Texas marriage ends, the lower-earning spouse may wonder whether a court can order support. Under Texas law, marriage duration is often the first test. In most cases, a marriage must have lasted at least 10 years before a court can consider a maintenance...
More individuals facing divorce or child custody battles are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity to vent, strategize and seek legal guidance. The convenience is undeniable but that seemingly private chat with an AI...
It’s back-to-school time, and every parent knows how expensive this season of the year can become. There are notebooks, backpacks, new clothes and shoes, plus things like technology fees, club dues, sports equipment, band rentals, uniforms and field trips to be paid...
For unmarried parents and divorcing couples, splitting up custody of their children is a very important legal process. They need to have their rights clearly defined so that they understand what role they have in the child's life. One key distinction that adults need...
Dividing property can easily turn a normal conversation into a dispute during a divorce. A calmer process begins with accurate information and realistic expectations. The following three steps can limit conflict while protecting your interests. 1. Create a property...
Co-parenting is rarely simple, and living in different states can make it even more challenging than it might otherwise be. If you live in the Houston area while your child's other parent resides in Louisiana, careful planning and consistent communication are going to...
Raising a child in two homes can result in conflicts. The issues co-parents face mainly stem from individual matters. However, some are reported in multiple cases across different households. Here are three examples of such issues: Parenting styles It’s extremely...
Life often brings new opportunities, whether that means a new job, a chance to be closer to family or a fresh start in a new and welcoming community. However, for parents who share custody of a child, moving is often more complicated than simply packing up and...
International Family Law:
Divorce And Custody In A Global Age
