The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing for same-sex marriages to be recognized around the country has also led to a number of same-sex divorce cases. Two same-sex divorce cases involving couples who had married in other states were resolved in states that had only recognized such unions after the Supreme Court ruling. A lesbian […]
While millions of Americans celebrate the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows same-sex couples to marry, another decision affected couples in Texas seeking a same-sex divorce. Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the state attorney general did not have the standing to appeal the divorce of a same-sex couple. The ruling upheld […]
Parents who engage in unconventional sexual behavior often have that behavior used against them by the other parent in their child custody case. While parents in same-sex relationships have been among the most notable instances of such scrutiny, even the actions of heterosexual parents can bring a negative impact on a child custody case. Parents […]
A study by the Center for Contemporary Families found that four out of every ten marriages in 2013 involved at least one divorced spouse. The study also found that marriages in which both spouses had a previous divorce accounted for 20 percent of all marriages. The research also showed that nearly half of all adults […]
When a couple finds that their marriage isn’t working out, they may consider divorce as an option. Texas divorce law can be complicated, especially if the couple must deal with custody arrangements for minor children from the marriage. While Texas divorce law is not as strict as some states, spouses should consult with an attorney […]
At least a dozen states have recently enacted stricter divorce laws, including longer separation periods and mandatory parenting classes for divorcing spouses. States ranging from Massachusetts to Oklahoma have enacted more stringent divorce laws, either for political expediency or in an effort to streamline the court systems. In some states, the tougher divorce laws force […]
A law passed during the Reagan Administration allows spouses in a military divorce to receive half of their service member spouse’s pensions. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act of 1982 states that military pensions, which service members typically earn after twenty years in the military, are to be considered community property. These pensions, intended […]
A recent seminar at the Houstonian Hotel examined how women in the midst of a Texas divorce can cope with transitioning out of their marriages. Nearly two dozen women attended the six-hour Guide to Good Divorce seminar. The attendees, ranging in age from their thirties to their seventies, were all either in the process of […]
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Josh Hamilton filed for divorce from his wife Katie in Tarrant County, Texas. The divorce decree cites “irreconcilable differences” between the couple, who had been married since 2004. A judge ruled that Mr. Hamilton cannot visit his four children, ranging in age from 3 to 14, without supervision. The […]
A police sweep of adults who defied court orders for child support payments netted 25 offenders in Smith County. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division and other local law enforcement agencies, conducted the sweep last week. The suspects were arrested on warrants for failure to pay […]