Adopting is one of the most rewarding experiences, for both the parents and the adopted child. However, there are often many legalities to overcome during this process before an adoption can be finalized by the court system. Professional adoption lawyers can help with legal filings and certainRead more →
As more couples delay marriage or have children while in committed relationships without getting married, when these relationships end, the question of custody can be a confusing one. In order to protect the children and limit the amount of disruption, parents should make every effort to comeRead more →
Under Texas law, children have the right to financial support from both of their parents. The child support system exists to provide children with that support in situations where their parents are divorced or otherwise living apart. At Connolly Schneider Shireman in Houston, we work on behalfRead more →
Although parents generally have primary responsibility for caring for their children, visitation rights of grandparents and foster parents play major roles in the lives of many children as well. If your ability to provide care and attention to a child is being threatened, you deserve an opportunityRead more →
It is a longstanding principle under both federal and Texas state law that parents have a fundamental right to make decisions about the care and custody of their children. Part of this includes the right to make decisions about which family members get to spend time withRead more →
Contact the best attorney for child custody cases involving grandparents rights in custody battles. Attorney for child custody cases, the law tends to give preference to parents over other caregivers whenever possible. However, that preference is by no means absolute. In some cases, other family members orRead more →
What is an amicus attorney? Should I contact a Houston family law firm for help? Are you involved in a family law dispute where an Amicus Attorney has been appointed? Do you understand the role of the Amicus Attorney? It is important to know that the amicusRead more →
The divorce process is never a walk in the park, but fighting for child custody can be especially stressful. Unfortunately, it’s easy to act rashly when you’re struggling with the frustrations and high emotions of a child custody battle. Certain behaviors or actions can quickly undermine aRead more →
When a marriage ends, each spouse must consider his or her economic future and how dividing marital and nonmarital assets will affect each one’s financial foundation. An experienced Houston divorce and division of employee benefit and retirement assets attorney can help you reach a property division agreementRead more →
One major aspect of divorce is untangling the economic relationship between two spouses who have typically acquired at least some assets and debts together as well as bringing the separate property into the marriage. The details of the property division arrangement may turn out to be crucialRead more →