Several weeks ago, we discussed a controversial Texas case that has grabbed national headlines. The debate kicked off when a same-sex couple who had legally married out of state in 2010 attempted to get a divorce in the Lone Star state. One woman had filed for divorce...
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Are Texas courts unfair to men in divorce proceedings?
There is a general sentiment in Texas—and the United States—that, when it comes to child custody and spousal support, the courts are biased toward women. That perception is based partly on the long-held notion that children are better off with their...
Texans owe more than $12 billion in child support back pay
Every person who brings another life into this world has an obligation to take care of that life. There is a duty to make sure they are cared for, loved and have food to eat and clothes on their backs. In the case of a divorce, a judge may impose an added legal...
Will new trend help make divorce easier for children?
Making the decision to divorce a spouse is one of the toughest choices life can throw at you, but the difficulties of splitting up are greatly magnified when there are children involved.There are questions of child custody, child support and visitation rights...
Same-sex divorce case on hold in San Antonio courts
What happens when a gay couple is legally married in one state and then tries to get a divorce in a state where gay marriage is not yet legal? That’s the question facing the fourth Court of Appeals after two San Antonio women, legally married in Washington in...