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Picking a marriage application venue

In a previous article, we talked briefly about the fact that you do not need residential status in a Texas county to get married in that county. In fact, you do not even have to be a resident of Texas to get married in the state. We also mentioned that, for some LGBTQ...

Is same-sex marriage different in Texas?

First of all, congratulations are in order if you are considering marriage. Second, you probably have nothing to worry about when it comes to the letter of the law. Same-sex marriages here in Texas follow the same rules as do all others.  In fact, as you may read in...

Finding hidden marital assets during a divorce

While most people undergoing a divorce would like to believe their soon-to-be-ex-spouse is an honest person, mistrust is often a central reason why a marriage ends. With a lack of trust comes concerns over the fair distribution of marital assets, which are considered...

What should I know about divorce in Texas?

Sometimes, marriage does not always work out according to how you picture it when you are exchanging vows. You may want to put an end to it. If you are living in Texas, there are several things that you should be aware of when filing for divorce. You do not need any...

Can you modify your child custody order in Texas?

After a divorce, either parents enter into an agreement about child custody or a Texas family court judge orders a parenting plan. Normally, these agreements do not occur overnight. Instead, these agreements may arise after months of litigation or negotiation. The...

Who is your child’s legal parent?

Rights for the LGBTQ community have grown considerably in the last decade. However, along with those rights have come some growing pains. One area that has had difficulty is family law. When same-sex marriage became legal in Texas, many of the family laws on the books...

When can you modify child support in Texas?

While the Texas family law judges are free to use their discretion when making several determinations, they must abide by specific guidelines when setting child support amounts. The goal of child support is to ensure the child enjoys the same standard of living he or...

Child custody: Factors leading to modification

There are a host of issues that must be resolved in a divorce case, especially if there are children involved. Children of divorce are entitled to receive emotional and financial support from both their mother and father. As a result, child support is arranged in the...

Can I get full custody in Texas?

In Texas, Child childcare agreements post-divorce are rarely as simple as one parent getting the kids. In fact, you will probably find that this is one of the most detailed sections of any divorce you encounter in the state. As to whether you could get full custody of...

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