On June 4, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled, with a 7-2 majority vote, in favor of a Colorado baker, who refused to create a wedding cake for a local gay couple because of sincere religious beliefs. In its opinion, the Court based the baker’s victory on the improper treatment he received […]
When it comes to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, a day celebrating your ex-spouse is probably not your idea of a “good time.” Nevertheless, for parents who are co-parenting with their ex-spouse, it’s important to your children that you show recognition for the other parent. There is a wide range of advantages to a child’s development […]
THE RIGHT WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FINANCIALLY IN A DIVORCE If you are going through a separation, one of the first questions to cross your mind may be, “How can I spend my money during a divorce?” A simple question like this can be answered many different ways. In a divorce, there are limits on […]
ALIMONY PAYERS LOSE TAX BREAK UNDER NEW TAX BILL As though divorce and taxes were not confusing enough, you should pay close attention to more than just the changing of your marital status when filing your taxes after a divorce, especially if you are ordered to pay spousal support. With the IRS holding more taxpayers […]
HOW TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS EASIER FOR CHILDREN OF DIVORCE WITH OUR FREE GUIDE The holidays can be a difficult time of year for children of divorce. Especially, if the divorced parents have different expectations for holiday plans. Let us spare your child the pain and agony we have seen other children go through with […]
That question is probably swirling in the minds of everyone who is thinking about getting a divorce, modifying their divorce decree, or reaching agreements with their spouses or soon-to-be spouses. The simplest of answers is an emphatic –NO. You are not required to hire a divorce attorney to protect you. CONSIDER THE ISSUES The more complicated […]
In the U.S., couples over the age of fifty are separating at a higher rate than any other age group. While the divorce rate for younger generations has flattened and even decreased, divorces among baby boomers are increasing. The term to describe this trend is known as gray divorce. While divorce at any age is […]
Co-parenting can be challenging for divorced parents. When one parent remarries, this can begin an entirely new set of obstacles for the families. Learning to create a harmonious ‘blended’ family and making peace with your ex-spouse may not seem likely, but it is possible. According to Dr. Ilona Boniwell, Principal Lecturer in Positive Psychology at […]
Same-sex family law cases have been reshaping our legal system since the Supreme Court ruled the ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. Going through a divorce or separation can be difficult for all parties involved. Sometimes, after the divorce is over, issues can arise that require the assistance of the courts once again. This is not always easy if […]
It is no surprise that personality disorders, such as narcissism, have a significant impact in family law cases. During our many years of experience in Family Law in Houston, we have worked with parties with varying levels of narcissism on both sides of a case. Divorcing a narcissist requires understanding and sometimes professional help. No matter the […]
