By Paula A. Bennett Common law marriage, also known as informal marriage, is recognized in Texas. This type of marriage allows couples to be considered legally married without having a…
When a marriage reaches the point of separation, emotions can run high, and conflicts can escalate. In some cases, one spouse may feel threatened or unsafe, leading them to seek…
Parenting after divorce comes with challenges, especially when one parent lives far away or has a schedule that makes frequent in-person visits difficult. Virtual visitation allows parents and children…
Domestic violence can have a profound impact on child custody proceedings in Texas. Courts prioritize the safety and well-being of children when determining custody and parenting time, especially when allegations…
Melissa Hopkins’ achievement upholds firm’s dedication to legal excellence DALLAS – Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP (ONDA), one of the largest family law firms…
As children grow, their needs and circumstances often change. These changed needs sometimes require modifications to existing parenting time arrangements. Texas family courts recognize that what worked for a younger…
Anyone who is planning to file for divorce in Dallas should learn more about asset division and how assets are divided in divorce in Texas. When it comes to…
Following a divorce or separation, parents need to determine who will claim their children on their taxes. As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) explains, only one parent can claim…
Spousal support (alimony or spousal maintenance) is a payment made during or after the divorce from one spouse to the other. Under Texas Family Code Sec. 8.001, spousal support…
A seemingly trivial statistical change in 2007 speaks volumes about child custody in today’s America. That year, the Census Bureau stopped assuming that children lived with two married parents. Indeed,…
