Following the Supreme Court's landmark decision that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states, Texas included, many couples chose to hurriedly tie the knot. This response is understandable as so many same-sex couples had waited so long for the big day to...
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Divorced parents should share vacation information
Summer is in full swing and for many Texas families that means it's time to take a nice vacation. And sometimes, when parents are divorced, one of them may want to take the children someplace for a few days. This can be especially fun and beneficial if such a trip...
State’s child support system IT upgrade behind schedule
Texas has long been committed in the area of child support. The state's attorney general's office has long prided itself on its efforts in the area of child support enforcement. In fact, costs for child support enforcement represent over half of the agency's budget....
Bexar County issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples
June 26, 2015 will likely go down as a historic date, not only for the gay community, but as a bellwether moment for the human rights movement as well. By voting to legalize same-sex marriage, the United States Supreme Court paved the way for couples that live...
Acknowledgement of paternity gives father’s parental rights
For any number of reasons, couples may choose to have a child while forgoing marriage. And often, the father may have a strong desire to have a close relationship with the child. Such arrangements are not uncommon, but there can be questions as to how to establish...
How are interstate child custody arrangements determined?
Sometimes when a married couple splits, one of the spouses may want to relocate to another state. Since a divorce often occurs after a great deal of stress and conflict, such a move could provide a sense of relief and even a new lease on life. But if the divorcing...
Jurisdiction determines where military couples may divorce
There is no doubt that the men and women who chose to serve their country in the armed forces make tremendous sacrifices. Their families must also contend with circumstances that may prove difficult. A military life can be one of frequent moving for the family and...
Fifteen arrested in Texas for failure to pay child support
The state of Texas takes the failure to pay child support very seriously. To that end, individuals who get too far behind in their payments could be subject to penalties that include jail time. In fact, in some cases, law enforcement officials may even arrest...
Malicious treatment may call for custody order modification
A divorce involving children can be fraught with conflicts. It is typically in a child's best interest if his or her parents are civil to one another and adhere to the terms of the child custody order. Unfortunately, things do not always work out this way. In fact, a...
Grandparents can receive visitation in military divorces
When parents divorce, often their children can face a confusing period of transition. What was once a single family unit is now divided. In such a time, children may be able to seek some solace by spending time with their grandparents. But what if only one of a...