Family Law
Texas Spousal Support – Cohabitation Laws in Texas
Spousal Support & The Cohabitation Rule in Texas This article is published by HoustonDivorceLawyerForMen.com Spousal maintenance or alimony can only be provided after conditions specified in the Texas Family Code have been met. Texas courts require that one spouse offer…
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What is Joint Conservatorship in Texas?
Texas Custodial Parents The common meaning of the term “conservator” is an individual appointed by a court to oversee the preservation of the property of an incapacitated person. But in Texas, a custodial parent is referred to as a conservator…
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Bigamy and Texas Law
Any mention of bigamy at a gathering can easily spark a heated debate anywhere in Texas. The Texas family code makes it clear that an individual can only have one spouse. You cannot marry another person when you are still…
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Texas Alimony | Am I Eligible For Spousal Support In Texas?
Report: Alimony in Texas – Divorce is one of the most emotional proceedings in Texas courts. What can make divorce an even more emotional happening is the possibility of supporting an ex-spouse, oftentimes in addition to the division of community…
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Guardian Ad Litem vs. Attorney Ad Litem
Protecting the interests of a ward, or proposed ward is a Texas court’s primary interest. In order to protect those interests, the court may appoint individuals with distinct duties to represent a ward or proposed ward. Two of those individuals…
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What Does “Best Interest Of The Child” Mean?
Many times in legal proceedings that include children, the term “best interest of the child” arises. This term is most prominent in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. What is considered the best interest of the child and when is it…
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Retroactive Child Support – Back Child Support in Texas
Oftentimes, many parents believe that unless a court order is given, child support payments do not need to be paid. These parents are mistaken and will be unpleasantly surprised with retroactive child support. This article will discuss what retroactive child…
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Temporary Restraining Orders in Texas, Harris County
Circumstances arise in which parties are in need of immediate protection from certain individuals. Fortunately, the Texas Family Code provides an immediate response to potential danger and provides protection to a party, a child, or property. This protection comes in…
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Grounds For Annulment
The terms annulment and divorce are oftentimes confused. Although, at first glance, these terms might seem similar, they are actually very distinct. In short, a divorce occurs to end a once valid marriage; an annulment occurs to end a marriage…
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Annulment Marriage vs. Void Marriage
The dissolution of marriages is a common happening in Texas Courts. Dissolution could occur through proceedings such as divorce or annulment. A marriage may also be considered completely void. What is the difference between a marriage dissolved by annulment and…
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