The Stepparent Adoption Process in Texas
Millions of stepparents across the country are raising their stepchildren. Adopting a stepchild can be a wonderful way to create a permanent legal bond. Stepparent adoptions are the most common form of adoption...
Including a Forensic Accountant on Your Divorce Team
Finances are often the most contested issue in a divorce. During your divorce in Texas, all marital assets and debts must be separated between the spouses. A fair divorce requires financial transparency, but at times a spouse will attempt to...
Common Law Marriage in Texas
More Americans today are electing to cohabitate before or as an alternative to getting married. When a long term cohabiting couple splits, it can raise issues quite similar to divorce. After all, these couples may own property together, have children, and intermix their...
Bringing a Paternity Suit in Texas
Establishing the legal paternity of your child is critically important for protection of your child’s legal rights. When a child is born out of wedlock, there are two common ways to determine the paternity of the...
Orders of Protection During Divorce
Including Your Pet in Your Texas Divorce
Your pet is a treasured member of your family. If you are considering filing for divorce, you may be concerned with what will happen to your pet post-divorce. Texas courts take the position that pets are property, not family members. Nonetheless, there are steps...
Bitcoin and Divorce
Helping Your Friend Through a Divorce
What should I do if my friend is going through a divorce?
With roughly half of all marriages ending in divorce, chances are you may have already had or will have a friend going through a divorce. As a friend, you want to be there and say the right...
Exploring International Adoption
Internationally, there are over eight million orphans awaiting a family of their own. Couples wishing to adopt have several options when it comes to adoption. One of the first choices a family will often make is whether to adopt...
Developing a Co-Parenting Plan
Divorce is often a time of immense acrimony. Tensions may naturally be high following any divorce. When children are involved, it becomes essential for parents to put aside their hostilities in order to co-parent effectively. Our Midland Texas...