Family Legal Matters
Navigate your family's ups and downs. Learn everything from what to consider before getting married or adopting to how to have an amicable divorce and settle on child support.
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What Happens at an Ex Parte Hearing?
Sometimes, emergency situations require the court to act without both parties receiving notice—a scenario known as an ex parte hearing.
· 6 min read
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Is Texas a Community Property State?
Texas is one of nine community property states. Community property laws can have a big impact on the division of assets during a divorce.
· 6 min read
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How to File for Divorce in Missouri
From interpreting divorce laws to navigating legal requirements, this guide will walk you through the basics of how to file for divorce in Missouri.
· 12 min read
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Custody and Grandparents' Rights: Here's What You Need to Know
Grandparents are often surprised to learn about their state's laws regarding custody of grandchildren. See how you can get custody and what you must prove to get it.
· 3 min read
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Free Texas Child Support Calculator 2025
Calculating child support in Texas can be a daunting task, but it's essential for ensuring that children receive the financial support they need. This guide will help you understand how child support is calculated in Texas and provide you with the tools to estimate your child support payments.
· 7 min read
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How to Get Custody of a Child
What you need to know about the different kinds of custody and getting child custody after parents separate.
· 13 min read
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What Is a Dissolution of Marriage?
Getting legally divorced is called dissolution of marriage. There are several steps to getting a dissolution.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Final Divorce Decree?
Don't confuse a divorce decree with a divorce certificate. One is for record-keeping, while the other is an enforceable court order.
· 7 min read
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Men vs. Women: Who Does Better in a Divorce?
While many divorce settlements are equitable on the surface, societal expectations and pressures can create situations which disadvantage women in the longer term.
· 3 min read
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How Long Does a Divorce Take? Timeline and Advice
Divorces can take anywhere from a few months to a year or more, but this depends on various factors, including whether you're filing a no-fault or fault-based divorce, and if your divorce is contested or uncontested.
· 8 min read
