Richardson Family Lawyer – Military Divorces in Retirement (Part I)
While divorces are always emotional cases involving many issues (including children, property, debts, spousal support, child support, and more), divorces involving retired members of the Armed Services can be even more complex than the traditional divorce case. This is because [...]
Richardson Family Lawyer – Parenting Woes – 1 in 3 American children live without a father in the home
As the divorce rate rises in America, and the number of unmarried couples having children increases, our nation is now faced with a staggering statistic: 1 in 3 American children live without a father in the home. And, as this [...]
Richardson Divorce Lawyer – Unpaid Child Support Reaches $11 Billion in Texas–Advice for Both Parents
Currently in Texas, parents owe nearly $11 billion in unpaid child support. Here in Dallas County, about 46% of child support payments are past due. There are numerous reasons for these figures –high jobless rate, weakening economy, and parents who [...]
Richardson Family Lawyer – Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: Which State has Jurisdiction?
The story of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorce has dominated the news recently and will maintain its status as a trending topic the rest of the summer. Judging by the initial reports, one of the first issues [...]
Plano Divorce Lawyer – Does Texas Recognize Legal Separation?
Legal separation is a agreement or court order that addresses and outlines the rights and responsibilities of a married couple while they are living apart. Although some states, like California, recognize legal separation, Texas does not. However, Texas law does [...]
Richardson Family Lawyer – Father’s Day and Visitation Rights
Father’s Day and Visitation Rights Father’s Day is coming up, so our Dallas Family Law Attorneys at Cook & Gore wanted to highlight that Texas state law gives most fathers the right to have possession of their children for the [...]
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