No parent has a child with the thought that their child will be taken from them at any point. However, this happens several times a day to parents and they are faced with an immense amount of uncertainty and…
What is a Postnuptial Agreement? Under Texas law, a premarital agreement is an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective on marriage. TFC §4.001. Premarital agreements must be in writing and must be signed…
Domestic Abuse in its Various Forms
Domestic violence or domestic abuse is considered to be one of the top health concerns in the country. Domestic abuse is defined as a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that is used to maintain power and control over another…
Victims of domestic violence in a marriage may for a while believe that they have no place to go and nobody to help them get out of such a scary situation. The abusive spouse may physically and mentally abuse their…
Does Spousal Abuse Affect My Divorce?
When your spouse is abusing you, you may decide that divorce is the best option. You should never feel threatened to stay in a relationship and or coerced to stay in a relationship because your spouse makes empty promises to…
Legal Separation: Can a Lawyer Help?
You’ve made the tough decision to separate from your spouse. In Pennsylvania, you only have three status options. You are single, married or divorced. There is technically no such thing as being legally separated. However, if you decide to separate…
Consequences If You Don’t Pay Child Support
Family Lawyer If you are getting a divorce and were the breadwinner in the marriage, the judge may order you to pay your spouse alimony for a certain amount of time. Having to pay alimony can be a frustrating ordeal,…
We’re Separated But He Keeps Coming Back
Family Lawyer Most people think when their spouse moves out, they won’t have to worry about them coming back into the house. In the past, propriety kept people from acting in a manner that would put their spouse in an…
Child Custody Attorney Every parent who has shared children with their ex, is probably going to go through some kind of battle over custody. Parents who are getting prepared for the approaching child custody hearing, may want to know what…
Understanding the Client
Arlington Family Lawyer Whether it is bankruptcy, civil or criminal the first thing to understand with any new client is that most likely they have never done anything like this before. For most people, this will be their first experience…
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