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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How to Get a Prenuptial Agreement in Texas
Getting married in Texas? Understand how a legal prenup can help you protect yourself and your family and strengthen your relationship.
· 7 min read
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What Is Collaborative Divorce and Is It Right for You?
Collaborative divorce gives couples an opportunity to work together to end their marriage without contention. But are you and your spouse capable of resolving your divorce terms amicably? The answer may not always be as clear.
· 8 min read
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Your Guide to Georgia Divorce Forms
Divorce, like other court procedures, is driven by legal forms. If you are planning to file for divorce in Georgia, you need to know the forms used in divorce cases, and understand their purpose.
· 5 min read
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The Risks of Failing to Make Court-Ordered Child Support Payments
What happens when a divorced parent fails to make court-ordered child support payments or to make them promptly?
· 3 min read
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What Is a Community Property State?
In a community property state, all property acquired during a marriage is considered jointly owned and divided equally. For couples in these states, getting a prenup may be essential.
· 7 min read
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What Is a Domestic Partnership? Facts and Advice
Considering a domestic partnership in lieu of marriage? Here's what you need to know about how it works.
· 9 min read
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The Big Dilemma: Saying 'I Do' with a Prenup
Everyday folks are getting prenuptial agreements, not because they have riches, but because prenups can help reduce conflicts should a divorce happen.
· 4 min read
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Prenuptial Agreements: Not Just for the Wealthy
Though the mention of a prenup may bring up images of celebrity divorces and big payouts, there are plenty of reasons prenuptial agreements make sense for the non-rich and famous as well.
· 3 min read
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How to Get a Marriage Annulled in Texas
A Texas annulment is a legal end to a marriage that was never vaild. Find the specific situations in which it is possible and the requirements for filing.
· 3 min read
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Going It Alone: Pursuing a Pro Se Divorce
Once you've decided to get divorced, the next step is deciding how to accomplish it. This includes whether you and your spouse can work together to achieve an amicable divorce, whether you'll use mediation, or whether you'll go through the court process.
· 4 min read
