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The best interest of the child is a legal standard used by courts to help answer case issues involving the custody of children. The courts often turn to previous case law when making decisions, and when it comes to the best interest of the child cases in Texas, courts often turn to Holley v. Adams. In this case the court…

For most parents, the relationship with their children is one of the most cherished bonds in their lives. Yet, this may not be the case for your spouse. If you two are divorcing, they might have floated the idea of terminating their parental rights to avoid paying child support. Not only could this outcome leave you high and dry financially,…

It is not uncommon for Texas businesspeople to accrue significant wealth. The state is known for its entrepreneurship, innovation and hard-charging business style in myriad industries. For those who have accumulated vast assets, having family challenges can cause consternation and fear. Divorce can be costly in many ways and people who are in the process of getting a high-asset divorce…

Divorce is challenging, especially when it comes to money matters, No matter how well-off you are financially, you will still need to consider your finances when getting a divorce. The following addresses what any couple should take into consideration financially when going through a high-asset divorce. As you go through the high-asset divorce process, it is important to document everything…

While one of the biggest bones of contention in a divorce can often be property division, when one partner in life has been concealing assets it can add a whole new level of strife to the situation. If loss of trust in a marriage is a common thread that leads a couple to decide to go their separate ways, it…

You may have worked hard in your younger years to build a sizeable nest egg. Moreover, you may own a house, a vacation home or other valuable assets prior to marriage, especially if you married late-in-life or it is your second or subsequent marriage. And, if you receive an inheritance prior to marriage, you certainly want to protect it. All…

Divorce requires attention to major property such as your home along with numerous other assets obtained and commingled during your marriage. Joint checking and savings accounts are among the assets that require particular attention, even in a high-asset divorce. Freezing accounts Divorce can bring out the greed in spouses and act like a starting gun for a race to the…

In Texas, children of a certain age have the option to tell the court which parent they would like to live with. Specifically, the law has a process under which a child at least 12 years old can tell his or her wishes to the judge.  The judge may also choose to interview a child under 12. The judge may…

Parenting is hard when two co-parents do not agree about how best to serve their children’s needs. Houston parents may have different ideas and beliefs about whether it is best to have their children vaccinated, if particular diets are beneficial to their health, or what level of involvement the parents should have in the everyday activities of their kids. Having…

As a single parent, you understand your responsibilities as well as what to expect from your child’s other parent. For example, there are pick-up and drop-off times, discussions about your child’s progress in school as well as child support. For the latter, in your case, the money is typically garnished straight from your paycheck. But, sometimes, factors in your life…