by admin | Oct 22, 2010 | Adoption, Family Law, Guardianships
Name Changes in Texas Changing your legal name in Texas is a relatively simple process. While most name changes are completed in conjunction with a marriage or a divorce, this article will largely address obtaining a name change as a separate, independent process. In...
by admin | Sep 10, 2010 | Adoption, Family Law
There are a variety of ways for Texans to enlarge their families through adoption, including placement by the state through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, placement by a licensed agency, placement by the child’s birth parents (“private...
by admin | Sep 10, 2010 | Adoption, Family Law
There is a lot of information about adoption on the Internet. Here are a few trusted sites: www.adoptionattorneys.org – American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a well-regarded organization of adoption attorneys across the United States and Canada. www.cradleofhope.com...
by admin | Aug 20, 2010 | Family Law
In military divorce, the Uniform Services Former Spouse’s Protection Act (USFSPA) recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or ex – spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of...