Many people have misconceptions about common-law marriage. Texas marriage law does recognize informal or "common law” marriage. However, specific conditions are involved to qualify as being married under common law. It’s important to understand them before assuming that your relationship is a common … [Read more...] about What Is A Common Law Marriage In Texas?
Key Texas Law Changes for 2024: A Summary of the 89th Legislative Session
Family law in The Lone Star State has been updated, with changes at different times in 2024. These Texas law changes in 2024 impact divorce and child custody, simplifying some processes and improving protections. More Uncomplicated Uncoupling Divorce is difficult enough, even when it’s … [Read more...] about Key Texas Law Changes for 2024: A Summary of the 89th Legislative Session
Unmarried Fathers’ Paternity Rights in Texas
Children born in Texas to unmarried parents do not have the same established legal rights as their fathers as children who are born to married parents. At birth, an unmarried biological father has no legal rights to a child until he legally establishes his paternity. This is also true of a child … [Read more...] about Unmarried Fathers’ Paternity Rights in Texas
How Fort Worth Probate Attorneys Can Ease the Probate Process
When a loved one passes, the first order of business is to handle their arrangements, such as the funeral, burial or cremation, and other plans. Once the funeral is over, the probate process can begin. Probate is a legal process and the administrative end to a person’s life. It can involve … [Read more...] about How Fort Worth Probate Attorneys Can Ease the Probate Process
When Parents Disagree on Medical Care
When parents disagree on medical care for their children it can be a problem. After a breakup, the shared responsibility for the care of their children continues. Ideally, parents can agree amicably on how the children are raised including decisions about medical care. When parents find … [Read more...] about When Parents Disagree on Medical Care
Am I Legally The Dad? Paternity Rights
According the the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 41.3% of Texas births are by unmarried women. Men who are boyfriends of or at least in some relationship with the mother, may wonder "am I legally the dad?" This is a question of paternity and paternity means legal fatherhood. With legal fatherhood … [Read more...] about Am I Legally The Dad? Paternity Rights
When Changing a Will May Be Suspicious
Working with a parent or other elderly relative on their will and estate plan is an important task that, if done correctly, puts everything in place for the day it’s needed. These plans put in writings the wishes of the elder and give instructions to family members, friends, beneficiaries, and the … [Read more...] about When Changing a Will May Be Suspicious
Consider Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
Drafting and creating your prenuptial agreement may be as important as choosing a wedding venue. However, many engaged couples may not see it that way and avoid the subject entirely. It can be uncomfortable to think about what if things do not work out. A prenuptial agreement requires you and … [Read more...] about Consider Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
How To Open A Conversation About A Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup,” is a documented discussion that decides many issues well before the wedding in case a marriage ends in divorce. Issues about distribution of property or support can be decided when emotions aren’t running high like when a couple is actually dealing with the … [Read more...] about How To Open A Conversation About A Prenuptial Agreement
Penalties For Non-Payment Of Child Support In Texas
Child support is just that—money paid to the custodial parent by the non-custodial parent to ensure that a child receives support from both parents. In many cases, this money is paid and used as it was intended, and both parents can ensure the child’s wellbeing. For many custodial parents, … [Read more...] about Penalties For Non-Payment Of Child Support In Texas
