Individuals and families who want to add more members to their families often consider adoption. Becoming an adoptive parent can be especially rewarding, but the process can also be costly. The cost of adoption in Texas can vary, and this is the case for most US...
The emotional and physical effects of psychological abuse
Many people see the effects of physical abuse, but psychological abuse is harder to recognize. Sometimes emotional abuse occurs in conjunction with physical abuse, but it also occurs by itself. If someone is in a marriage with someone who psychological abuses, it may...
Sharing the roads with big trucks during the winter
Now that Christmas just around the corner, Connecticut residents are in the midst of the holiday season. Along with the holidays comes cold weather and treacherous road conditions. Using safe driving techniques is everyone’s responsibility. At Adler Law Group, LLC, we...
Can I adopt my spouse’s child?
Becoming a family in the eyes of the law could require some effort. However, in many cases in Texas, becoming an adoptive parent of your spouse's child is possible — and relatively straightforward. In a significant number of situations, there is more to the issue than...
How Texas determines the “best interests of the child”
Before making decisions related to child custody or visitation, Texas courts will almost always consider “the best interests of the child.” At the Law Office of Kate Soulsby, we have a firm understanding of what types of considerations ultimately come into play when...
What to expect from a divorce as active military
Military life isn’t always conducive to married life. With hardships like long-term deployments and frequent transfers, the stress can be hard for everyone to handle. Divorce is difficult enough, but being active military adds an extra level of complication. Knowing...
Same-sex couples and adoption: An overview of Texas laws
Here in the U.S., more than 700,000 same-sex couples are living together. Of those, research from the UCLA School of Law estimates about 114,000 are raising children. While the majority have biological offspring, just over one-fifth are bringing up adopted children....