The Debt of Divorce When you treat your Marriage like a business transaction, you become married to a business partner. Many relationships have lost intimacy, and they are at an all-time low. There is deficit in their love tank. Why? We live in a time and age where people are less likely to commit and […]
Mediation is fast approaching. What do I need to take with me to a divorce mediation? It is good to be prepared – even better to be over-prepared than to be unready. Also note that when you have an attorney with you, there is more ease. An attorney-mediator is a trained professional who can explain […]
How do I get divorced for free? If you cannot afford an attorney for your divorce case, there are options. There are laws that allows an indigent to get a divorce at no or low cost. When you file a suit for divorce in the proper court, you need to pay your filing and court […]
How to Handle Divorce with Kids. A study from VeryWell Family shows that: “Children living with both biological parents are 20 to 35 percent more physically healthy than children from homes without both biological parents present.” The crushing impact of divorce on children is one of the main reasons some couples stay in unhealthy relationships. […]
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The termination of parental rights in Texas. There are different reasons why a parent’s rights may need to be terminated in Texas. Abuse or neglect. Abandonment by the parent. Parent is criminally responsible for the death or serious injury to a child. When a child in an environment that mentally or physically endangers the child. […]
Name Change of a minor child in Texas. Sometimes, people change the name of their child for their protection. Other times, a parent may feel that they made the wrong name choice. A request for name change is most common in divorce suit; a mother may decide that she does not want her child to […]
Can I leave a child alone in my car for a short period of time? Answer: No. Do not leave a child in a motor vehicle for any length of time. If children are trapped inside cars, especially in hot weather, they can suffer from heat exhaustion or heat stroke in a matter of minutes, leading […]
Citation and Service of Process in Texas What is service of citation? When you file your Petition at the clerk’s office, the clerk may ask you about citation. should issue citation. This is sometimes called “service of citation” or “service of process.” They are used interchangeably. Service of process means you give the other party […]
Grandparents’ Rights to Child Custody in Texas What are the Requirements for Grandparents Rights to Custody of Child in Texas? It is not easy for grandparents to sit by when their grandchild is in a harmful environment; unfortunately, this is the case when one of the parents is unable to take care of the child. […]