When hopeful parents are considering their best options for adoption, they must choose between two primary alternatives. One way to potentially adopt a child is through an agency. Another way is with the help of an adoption lawyer who can help facilitate a connection with the birth mother. Adoption agencies will tell you that they…
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Common-law marriage is a legal concept that applies to couples who are in a relationship that is like a marriage but hasn’t been formally recognized by the state, such as through a marriage certificate. Texas is one of a few states in the United States that legally recognizes common-law marriage. In Texas, a common-law marriage…
Each family is unique in its structure and circumstances. While in some instances a child’s biological parents are married, this isn’t the case for all families. In fact, many parents choose not to get married or otherwise conceive a child outside of wedlock. Paternity is legally presumed when parents are married; however, it can’t be…
Assets play a much larger role in marriage than one may think. Assets and financial ties that are brought into a union can often be a driving factor in divorce proceedings if not adequately addressed. Because of this, prenuptial agreements are typically utilized to ensure certain parameters are set for how assets and property will…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought an onslaught of challenges for many in Texas and across the nation. For those who are divorced or separated, these challenges have been particularly difficult to navigate when children are involved. Because of this – along with the difficulties that can come with divorce to begin with – knowing…
Going through divorce and/or child custody proceedings can put an immense amount of stress on those involved. Because these cases often involve sensitive information, as well as information concerning minor children, they can require additional legal assistance by court appointed attorneys. Since there are multiple types of court appointed attorneys for minors, understanding their roles…