Family Court, and the laws that are upheld within its walls, are forever changing to benefit the best interest of children and to aid in smooth transition and dissolution of marriage. Alimony is one of the areas in which family law is forever changing the most. With so many of…
We have all heard the horror stories that sometime accompany the divorce process. Bickering, revenge, and downright hatred can sometimes be found where once there was proclaimed love. Just when we think we have heard it all, another tale surfaces from the abyss of the never ending stream of crazy…
One of the many issues that arises often during the divorce process is spousal support, also known as alimony or maintenance. Particularly in cases where one spouse makes a significantly larger amount each year, the spousal support can become a high point of discussion. Many who apply for support want…
Divorces are life altering events. Knowing what is happening, what you are entitled to, and how to get these things throughout the process is something that anyone going through the divorce process should know. The more informed someone is about their situation, the better they will be able to navigate…
Gay marriage, a hotly debated and deeply emotionally-charged subject, has once again come to the forefront on election night. Depending on your definition of marriage, marriage equality, regardless of sexual preference, took a huge step forward last night. For the first time in American history, a ballot measure to legalize…
Texas is known for being a state that does things independently. They are, after all, the Lone Star State. So it should come as no surprise that Texas is one of the states in the U.S with the highest number of Pro Se litigants in divorce cases. Pro Se divorce…
Up until 1979, alimony was only awarded to (ex)wives, and not to husbands. Now, you may think that the times were different and women didn’t really have the rights or means to be able to fully support their husbands once divorced. This is partially correct, but this was also the…
Up until 1979, alimony was only awarded to (ex)wives, and not to husbands. Now, you may think that the times were different and women didn’t really have the rights or means to be able to fully support their husbands once divorced. This is partially correct, but this was also the…
The Child’s Bill of Rights was implemented for the sole purpose of protecting all children involved in divorce. There are a number of factors in the development of custodial issues. All 50 states have adopted this Bill of Rights in order to protect children and to uphold all of their…
The dissolution of marriage brings about many changes for all involved. Deciding who gets what as far as assets, finances, and property can often be the most stressful and difficult part of the entire process. Property is defined as something that a person legally owns. When two people enter into…