If you decided to look through the Texas Family Code to learn about prenuptial agreements, you would not find them. Instead, Texas statutes refer to them as premarital and marital property agreements. To be valid, this type of agreement must be a written document...
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Procedure for stepparent adoption
Stepparents have a big role to fill. Generally, they are standing in for an absent parent. In many cases, they are stepping into the absent parent's shoes when that parent no longer has contact or a relationship with the child. For many stepparents in Texas, this...
Mediation in the divorce process
Couples in Texas who are going through a divorce may choose mediation instead of using the traditional court route. While mediation is not for everyone, it can be an effective tool in easing the stress and financial burden that accompanies most divorces. According to...
The risks of a gray divorce
Many people in Texas are waiting until their kids are grown before divorcing their spouses. After many years of marriage, countless challenges and the sacrifices they have made for each other, they are no longer willing to remain in their relationships. Anyone who...
Is an inheritance shared property? Here’s how to know
Your spouse obtained a large inheritance while you were married, and you've both enjoyed living well while having that money in the bank. He always had it in his own bank account, which wasn't a problem for you. If you wanted any money at all, he'd simply transfer it...
When a child requests a custody modification in Texas
In a Texas divorce, parents may have taken a number of factors into consideration when discussing the child custody arrangement. Even though they want what is best for their child, they may also have made some decisions during the negotiations based on what they...
