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Archives for September 2013

Cohabiting considerations for divorced or unmarried parents

September 19, 2013 By legal staff - S.H.

In recent years, there has been a cultural shift with regard to ideas related to marriage. Thirty years ago, 72 percent of Americans reported being married. Today, that number hovers around 50 percent. This shift doesn’t mean that people are foregoing long term or committed romantic relationships, rather many are choosing to cohabit rather than marry. While some couples believe cohabitation to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: Divorced Parents, factors, Parents

Battle over child custody of baby Veronica still unresolved

September 6, 2013 By legal staff - S.H.

The decision to adopt a child is often one that adoptive parents plan and contemplate for years. When the joyous day finally arrives and adoptive parents learn they will soon become a mother or father, few contemplate the potential legal issues that may ensue. Texas residents have likely read news related to an adoption child custody dispute over a three-year-old child. The case over a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: adoptive parent, Children, custody, legal issues

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Does social networking online lead to divorce?

Marital problems have probably existed since the beginning of time, with couples arguing over many … [Read More...]

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