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Deciding spousal support in same-sex divorces
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 17, 2022 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
One of the many questions in any divorce is the determination of spousal support. This question is particularly complicated in same-sex divorces, as there are no specific laws or precedents to rely on. Here we'll look at some of the factors that a judge may consider...
I’m divorcing my same-sex spouse: Can I still see my kids?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 1, 2022 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that the constitutional right to marry extends to same-sex couples. This ruling applies to all fifty states and allows same-sex couples access to benefits equal to that of opposite-sex married couples. ...
When same-sex couples divorce, what are the main issues?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Mar 9, 2022 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
You and your same-sex spouse have been together for 15 years. The minute same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States in 2015 you began planning your dream wedding in Texas. Several years later, things are not going well. Both of you are unhappy and have...
LGBTQ stepparenting can have special challenges
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog, Divorce, Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Over the past sixty years, more couples have been divorcing than ever before. Stepparenting has become a cultural institution across the country. In states like Texas, there's a blueprint for many people who become stepparents, especially if they're straight and...
Child custody considerations for same-sex couples
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 16, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
If you're divorcing as a same-sex couple in Texas, you may be worried about how the law may apply to your situation, especially when it comes to child custody. The fact is that since the law has changed so much in recent years, many divorcing same-sex couples face...
Same-sex domestic violence: It’s not as rare as you might think
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
When people think about domestic violence, they generally have the stereotypical image of a large, aggressive man bullying, threatening and outright abusing a much-smaller woman. But this stereotype doesn't really hold true when they're examined carefully -- and it...
What child custody and support rights do same-sex parents have?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 5, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Child support and custody issues can be difficult for any couple to navigate. However, there may be some unique problems that same-sex couples have to face when they split up. If the couple used a surrogate to bring their child into their lives, then the court may...
Changing your name after divorce in Texas
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 11, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
While it's no longer a constant, many women still change their surnames when they marry. If you do so and you later divorce, are you stuck with that name?Not at all. There are a few things, however, that you need to consider: Should you keep your married name?It's...
Texas appeals court asked to reconsider same-sex divorce case
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 14, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
The battle for equal rights for same-sex couples didn't end when the Supreme Court quashed the Defense of Marriage Act in 2015. New sorts of battles -- many of them related to the way that same-sex couples were treated in the past -- were just beginning.One of those...
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