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...]
Dallas Family Law Blog
Tips for divorced parents to make it through the school year
As fall quickly approaches, many Dallas-area children and parents alike feel anxious about the impending start of a new school year. For divorced parents, anxiety often centers around having to deal with an ex-spouse about dreaded topics including homework and parent-teacher conferences. Many parents may have different views on school-related matters, for divorced parents, these differences can … [Read more...]
Divorce often more complex among baby boomers
Ideas surrounding the institution of marriage have changed dramatically within the last 20 years. Today, some couples are choosing to forego marriage altogether, while others are delaying marriage until later on in life. Another change with regard to marriage and ideas related thereto, is the rise in divorce rates among those couples over the age of 50. While divorce rates among Americans have … [Read more...]
Research indicates women more content post-divorce
There is no doubt that divorce can be difficult both emotionally and financially. Regardless of the reasons why a couple chooses to divorce, both spouses are likely to experience intense feelings and emotions related to hurt, anger, regret and sadness. These feelings, however, are a normal and healthy part of the grieving process. While much has been written about how to cope with the negative … [Read more...]