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 …
Divorce: Handling The Holidays with Kids
The holidays can be tough for any family. You have the positives; time with friends and family, good food, the opportunity to travel with loved ones, and some of us get a breather from work or time off from school. Then, you have the stressors; traveling with fussy children, seeing family members you might not …
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, …
Uncontested Divorce FAQ
If you are looking to get divorced as quickly, efficiently, and economically as possible, then uncontested divorce may be the right option for you. Uncontested divorce allows you to get divorced in a matter of months, and without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. For many couples, it can provide a completely different experience to …