Why Should I Choose Mediation?
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method where a neutral third party, also known as a mediator, helps the disagreeing parties find a mutual resolution to their conflict. The parties communicate through the mediator, allowing the communication to be filtered in the interest of achieving harmony. The role of the attorney in mediation is to […]
Why Should I Choose Mediation
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method where a neutral third party, also known as a mediator, helps the disagreeing parties find a mutual resolution to their conflict. The parties communicate through the mediator, allowing the communication to be filtered in the interest of achieving harmony. The role of the attorney in mediation is to […]
Military Benefits in Family Law Cases
When one spouse is in the military, a divorce case isn’t as straightforward as those for civilians might be. There are benefits available to military members that must be considered as part of any family law case. Medical Benefits Program The medical benefits program available to active-duty service members, retirees, and family members is called TRICARE. After a divorce, […]
What Are a Father’s Rights During Adoption?
The mother of a baby may consent to adoption no sooner than 48 hours after the child’s birth. What about the father’s rights during adoption? With so much focus on mothers after a child is born, a father’s rights during adoption can sometimes get lost in the shuffle, especially if the mother plans to consent […]
What You Should Know About Child Support in Texas
Four types of child support are available in Texas, any of which can be sought in court and can be brought separately or at the same time. The four types of child support available in Texas are current child support, medical child support, retroactive child support, and temporary child support. A further break down of […]
Entering Into A Common-Law Marriage
Last week we discussed what a common-law marriage entails, but how do you enter into one? If You Would Like To Enter A Common-Law Marriage You Must Be: over 18; marrying someone of the opposite sex; not related to your future spouse; not currently married. More Requirements When Entering A Common-Law Marriage Nobody under the […]
What Is Common-Law Marriage?
In Texas, common-law marriage, or informal marriage, is where a man and woman become husband and wife without getting a marriage license or having a religious ceremony. This form of marriage confers all the same rights we recognize in a formal or traditional marriage. Before its independence, Texas laws were based on Spanish and European […]
Someone I Know Is Being Abused
“I think someone I know is being abused.” What has changed? They make excuses for injuries Their personality has changed. They used to be so confident, now they have such low self-esteem They have become reserved and distant They are constantly checking in with their partner They never really have access to money, or money […]
Domestic Violence: Types Of Abuse
More than just physical. Domestic abuse is more than just physical. There can be psychological abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse (yes, you can be sexually abused and even raped by your significant other), financial abuse, and emotional abuse. Am I being abused? Am I being sexually abused? Rape, attempted rape or sexual assault Inappropriate touching […]
Separation V. Divorce In Texas
What is the difference between separation and divorce in Texas?