Category Archives: Family Law
The Adoption Tax Credit For 2016
Established in 1997, the adoption tax credit is a tax deduction that has helped thousand of families afford the costs of adoption. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the maximum adoption tax credit for 2016 will be $13,460.00. Unlike the adoption tax credit in some previous year, the adoption tax credit for 2016… Read More »
The Effect Of Drug And Alcohol Use On Custody Determinations
Actors Brad Pitt and actress Angelina Jolie have reached a temporary conclusion over custody of the couple’s children. The couple appears to have agreed to a deal proposed by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Both Jolie and Pitt have agreed to go through individual counseling sessions. Pitt has also… Read More »
Paid Family Leave Law In Texas
The United States is one of the only developed countries that lacks sufficient paid family leave law. While a few states including California, Washington, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia have a paid family leave requirement, Texas does not require this option under all situations. According to the US Department of… Read More »
Surrogacy Agreements in Texas
Surrogacy agreements are contracts that a couple or an individual enters into with a fertile woman to carry a baby through pregnancy. In accordance with the agreement, the baby is delivered to the couple or an individual after the pregnancy is completed. There are several reasons why a couple might opt to choose surrogacy:… Read More »
Hiring A Private Investigator In A Texas Divorce
In an increasing number of divorces, private investigators are playing a significant role. While these investigators were once used to establish the grounds for a divorce, private investigators now prove particularly helpful in issues concerning child support and asset determinations. Roles Of A Private Investigator Private investigators use a variety of methods to obtain… Read More »
The Role Of Protective Orders In Texas
While many divorces feature heightened emotions, some divorces can also result in violence occurring between family members. In these situations, an experienced family law lawyer can prove essential in filing a protective order to help keep individuals safe. When these types of situations occur, individuals frequently benefit and are able to stay safe by… Read More »
Recent Child Custody Reforms
Several decades ago, courts of law who heard divorce cases automatically assigned primary custody of the child or children in question to the mother while fathers were given visitation rights. An increasing number of courts today, however, recognize the importance that both parents play in a child’s development and have changed child custody law… Read More »
Home Buying Advice For Unmarried Couples
An increasing number of couples are choosing to with live together before marriage. The number of couples who choose not to get married is also increasing. While many of these relationships last, couples should still be prepared in case the relationship ends. One of the most important issues when unmarried couples break up is… Read More »
The Division Of Digital Assets In A Houston Divorce
Many Houston couples in the midst of a divorce are aware that marital property like homes, stocks, and money will be subject to property division. In addition to these tangible objects, however, many divorcing couples also own digital assets with significant value that should also be considered at the time of divorce. These digital… Read More »
Advice On Protecting College Funds During A Divorce
When divorce occurs in the state of Texas and a couple has children, many parents have a strong desire to make sure that the children do not suffer adversely in any way from the divorce. Many parents particularly worry that divorce will negatively affect the future of any children particularly when it comes to… Read More »
