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Divorce is the second-highest life stressor, following the death of a spouse, on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS). No one wants this stress, so it is not as though couples enter marriage hoping or even expecting to go through the trauma of divorce. So why do they? Research by the National Library of Medicine…

Adopting a child can be one of the most exciting processes for parents and families to go through. For some, this means bringing in a child from an outside situation, but many adoptions involve a child who is already part of the home. Stepchildren often rely on their parent’s new spouse for love, guidance, and…

Having the state take your child and assume custody can be both frustrating and terrifying. Placing a child in substitute care is hard on families and may be traumatic to a child. That’s why the goal of the family law system is to make every effort to return a child to the parent’s custody if…

Being worried about child support is one of the most common concerns in a Texas divorce. The parent who is going to receive child support may be losing an income from their household and needs to be compensated by receiving a monthly payment from their former spouse. If you are the parent paying child support,…

Being a parent is not easy, and it takes constant hard work, love, and care to protect and raise a child. Unfortunately, some parents are accused of abusing their children when they are simply trying to be a good parent. In Texas, data from the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) shows that there…

Gone are the days of the one-size-fits-all wedding. Texas couples may choose the type of ceremony for their special day. The Brazoria County family law lawyers at Terry & Roberts can help you legally navigate marriage, providing experienced guidance in prenuptial agreements, adoption by a spouse, and child support if you share a child in…

Prenuptial agreements are contracts agreed to between two individuals before they get married or enter into a civil partnership. A prenup provides details concerning how assets will be divided if the marriage or civil partnership ends. While many couples do not think prenups are needed, or are just for the rich and famous, they can…