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Common Law Marriage Common law marriage is one of those topics people talk about with a lot of confidence, usually right before they get the details wrong. Someone will say,…

When Safety Becomes Part of the Family Law Case There are some family law cases where the usual advice does not feel like enough. Telling someone to “keep things civil”…

People usually come into this with a simple idea. “We want to adopt.” That’s it. That’s the whole thought. Most of the time, it’s a stepparent situation. They’ve already been…

When people hear the word divorce, they usually jump straight to court. Sitting in front of a judge. Long days. A lot of stress. Maybe even a little fear of…

For a lot of parents, child support becomes a problem after the order is already signed. At first, everything may seem clear enough. Then life does what life does. Someone…

After divorce, people do not just freeze in place. Life keeps moving, whether that is the plan or not. Sometimes a parent gets a better job in another city. Sometimes…

Child Support in Same-Sex Divorce When parents separate, finances usually follow close behind. It is uncomfortable. It can feel transactional. But at the center of it is the child. Texas…

Marriage Equality Changed the Law, But Not Every Question For many couples in Texas, the legal wedding date is not the beginning of the relationship. It might not even be…

Child support exists to help cover a child’s basic needs. Things like housing, food, clothing, school expenses, and day-to-day care. It is not meant to reward one parent or punish…

Why Digital Life Matters in Divorce and Child Custody Most of us do almost everything on our phones now: We text, email, post photos, we vent. We share things without…

Custody, Support, and Legal Challenges for Active-Duty Families San Antonio has a big military community, so it’s common for parents here to deal with custody or support questions while juggling…

When a family has connections to more than one country, even everyday parenting can feel complicated. Once a relationship ends, the stress jumps fast. A parent may be living overseas…