San Antonio Family Law Blog

Many LGBTQ couples in Texas have the same dreams as straight couples. Starting a family is often one of them. It’s important for LGBTQ couples to know all their options for having children. What are the fertility options for LGBTQ couples? Per LGBTQ family law,...

One of the central components of getting a divorce in Texas is the distribution of marital property. Texas courts use community property doctrine in this element of a divorce, which means that all property not determined as personal will be divided equally. While this...

Marriages do not always work out, and many spouses file for divorce. Various reasons support the request for dissolution. The irreconcilable differences are common, and so are breakups over adultery or financial mismanagement. And then there are surprising reasons...

Adopting a child in Texas is one of the kindest things you can do. Therefore, you should know precisely what is required of you and how the process goes to make it easier for you. Here's what you need to know. Who is eligible to adopt a child? According to Texas...

Texas parents going through a divorce will naturally have many questions about custody arrangements. When deciding custody, there are several different types that the court has to pick from. Types of custody Parents may share joint custody or petition the court for...

Many married couples in Texas may find that divorce is the only option for them. However, things can get complicated when a spouse is pregnant. If it’s been impossible to work through things with therapy and the couple is set on divorcing, it’s important to understand...

Adopting a child in Texas is not always a simple process. All judges in the Texas court system take their child advocate responsibilities seriously, and there are specific rules that apply before a judge can grant an order of adoption. Prospective parents must...

When divorced parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court must step in and make key decisions. One of the worst things that can happen for a Texas parent during this time is to be labeled “unfit” by the judge. However, there are circumstances where a...

Some Texas families encounter an additional challenge when figuring out how to manage custody because the parents' homes are located more than 100 miles from each other. This type of distance can complicate customary parenting arrangements, but there are specific...

Child support is an important part of making sure that Texas children are provided for by both parents, even after a divorce or breakup. However, a child support order is based on the economic circumstances of the parents, and it can seem impossible to keep up with...