When parents divorce or separate, the parents or a family court judge will decide how to allocate parental responsibilities and rights. There are two types of custody — physical and legal. Legal custody determines which parent has the right to make parenting decisions, and physical custody determines where the child will live and which parent …
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10 Gender Marker Correction and Name Change Q&As
For transgender individuals, changing a gender marker and name can be important in living an authentic life. Unfortunately, legally changing your name and gender marker can be intimidating. Understanding the steps you will need to take to change your gender marker and name can help you as you move forward. What is Considered a Gender …
10 Spousal Support Q&As
If you were considering getting divorced in texas, you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse might be required to pay alimony, also called spousal support or spousal maintenance. Generally, the spouse with a higher income will be required to pay the spouse with a lower income monthly compensation. Judges determine whether one party needs to pay spousal …
10 Postnuptial Q&As
Did you miss the boat on getting a prenuptial agreement? Not to worry. While you do have to execute a prenuptial agreement prior to getting married, it is not the only option for creating an agreement that dictates how property and assets should be divided in a divorce. Even if you have already entered a …
10 Prenuptial Agreement FAQ
Are you getting married? Chances are you have a lot on your mind, from merging two separate lives to planning a wedding. You may not have had time yet to consider the legal ramifications of your union. However, marriage is a legal union, and it is important to consider defining and setting parameters for this …
10 Domestic Partner Dissolution Q&As
No one wants to end their marriage, but at least they know how to do it. When it comes to ending a domestic partnership many couples may be stumped when it comes to what actions they need to take to end the partnership and move on with their lives. A marriage is dissolved through divorce, …
10 Name-Change Q&As
Personal identity could not be more important. There are a number of reasons why someone may feel it is necessary to change their name, whether it is to take on their partner’s last name in marriage, or to better reflect their evolving identity. Unfortunately, changing your name legally is not always a straight-forward process. However, …
Gender Marker Correction Q&A
Gender identity is a complicated enough subject, but a lifetime of gender dysphoria can seem to pale in comparison to trying to navigate the complexities of correcting all of your gender markers on government documents, I.D. cards, and databases. If this has been your experience, we are here to support you in getting all the …
