If you are a transgender individual or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and you are considering expanding your family through surrogacy, you may not know where to start. The surrogacy process can be complicated and challenging. There is a significant amount of planning and coordination that goes into a successful surrogacy journey. LGBTQIA+ Individuals …
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Love and Money: Safeguarding Your Future With a Prenup
When two people embark on their journey toward marriage, they may find themselves consumed by the excitement of planning their future together. Amid the anticipation and romance, more practical matters like their finances may not be at the forefront of their minds. More couples than ever are recognizing the importance of protecting their interests and …
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Fighting for Family: Navigating Child Custody Battles With Strength and Strategy
Child custody battles are among the most contentious legal issues. For some parents, child custody disputes are among the most difficult and emotionally draining issues they will face during their lifetimes. As a parent involved in a child custody battle, it is important for you to know your legal rights and operate from a position …
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Brace Yourself: 10 Answers to Common Divorce Trial Questions
Negotiating a divorce agreement is rarely easy. The process gets harder when two parties are not on good terms. If you are getting divorced in Texas, you may be wondering whether you should pursue a divorce settlement or go to trial. Understanding the divorce trial process and speaking to an experienced attorney can help you …
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10 Child Visitation or “Parenting Time” Q&As
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 …
LGBTQ+ Family Law Q&As
It is hard enough to navigate the legal system without the inherent bias and added complications that exist when you are part of an LGBTQ+ couple. Luckily, you do not have to figure it all out on your own. A thorough and compassionate family law attorney can help you, regardless of your needs. Below are …
10 Texas Adoption Q&As
Adoption is something that changes lives for many. If you are committed to adopting, we here at the Covington Law Firm are committed to giving you the information that you need to do so confidently. Adoption is a beautiful thing, but the journey can be long and complicated. The better informed you are, the more …
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Child Support
Often people think of child support in the context of a marriage, however, child support is an available legal option for any child whose parents do not share a residence, even if the parents were never married. Child support is a payment made from the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent so that they can …
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