Family Law

Making the decision to adopt a child requires plenty of due diligence and reflection. If you've considered every variable and decided adopting is right for you and your family, you can begin preparing for the process. Read on for a checklist of some common items for...

A recent trend for resolving legal disputes in Texas is to use collaborative law. Contentious legal battles are never fun, but they can be especially destructive when it comes to your family and friends. An increasing number of people are choosing collaborative law...

If you are a father who has a legally recognized relationship with your children, you have certain rights and responsibilities in regard to them. However, if you are not married to the mother of your children, you may not have a legal relationship with them.  The good...

When the courts establish a child support order, they consider the income of both of the parents at that time. There are certain situations, like becoming unemployed for example, when you will need to modify the child support order.  If your circumstances have changed...

Texas’ reputation as a veteran-friendly state carries over into state legal code when it comes to adoptions. State law explicitly forbids discrimination against a potential adoptive parent for past or present service in the United States military. Service in the armed...

Premarital agreements may appear to remove the romance from marriages before they ever get started. However, this does not have to happen. Rather than pitting two soon-to-be spouses against each other, a premarital agreement -- also known as a prenuptial agreement --...

During the dissolution of a marriage in Texas, the desire to move on emotionally can understandably be great. This is why dating even during divorce is not all that uncommon. However, keeping one's dating life offline is paramount for helping to ensure the best...