Defining who is a child, and the removal of disabilities – Defining who a child is seems like an easy thing to do. It’s anyone under the age of 18, right? True, but that’s only generally speaking. When it comes to Texas law, there is so much more to defining… read more →
What is a gestational agreement? – In my previous blog I discussed the parent-child relationship, its legal impact, and the various ways it can be established. One way is through a gestational agreement. We touched on this briefly at the time, but it was too detailed a topic to throw… read more →
The Parent-Child Relationship – A Digestible Overview – How the state of Texas determines who is a legal part of the parent-child relationship carries great legal significance since the relationship can create parental rights and duties, support obligations, inheritance rights, and rights of possession and access. In 2001, Texas became… read more →
What is a premarital agreement? – I’m skipping ahead a little bit here, but since my family law blogs over the past month and a half or so have focused on marriage and everything that it entails – the various types, who can, who cannot, legal issues, et cetera –… read more →
Going For Adoption? Know the Basics First – You may be going for adoption for a number of reasons. Either you are a childless parent or adopting a homeless child to fill the emptiness in his life with love and care; whatever the reason, there are certain legal formalities involved… read more →
Meretricious Relationships – Complex and Damaging – Just reading “meretricious” is complex, don’t ya think? The easiest way to explain this type of relationship – is that it is an “un-marriage.” A relationship is deemed meretricious when two people are living together but have absolutely no intention of getting married… read more →
Marriage Confusion – What is Putative Marriage? Marriage is a sacred and wonderful institution between two people who love each other. But it can also be the basis for plenty of confusion in the legal system, especially if entered into unlawfully. Believe it or not, illegal marriages happen all the… read more →
Estate Planning- The Will vs. Living Trust – Estate planning is the key to decide the fate of your property after your death. Whether you want to write a will or go for a living trust is of course your choice. But, before making a decision, it is wise to… read more →
Are You Truly Common-Law Married? Despite what you may think you know about common-law marriage, it is not as informal as it sounds. The state of Texas is as specific as it can be with its laws regarding informal marriage for the simple reason that – God love em –… read more →
Final thoughts on the All-Important Marriage License – The term “marriage license” was thrown around quite often in the previous two blogs, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a separate and shorter entry on it – just so we make sure not to leave anything… read more →