What is an order of protection?

If you have ever been concerned for your safety against a spouse or partner in Tennessee, you know a type of fear that is unique and should never be experienced. It is important for you to remember that you are not alone and many other people have experienced domestic...

Basics of stepparent adoptions

If you are a Texas resident who is interested in adopting your stepchild or who has a spouse that would like to adopt your biological child, you will want to carefully assess your options and the situation. Certainly the desire for a stepparent to adopt a stepchild...

What is a civil annulment?

A lot of people who want to dissolve their marriage think that there's only one option: divorce. While this is by far the most common means to split, there is also the possibility of getting an annulment. Both annulments and divorces do the same thing, but...

Alimony: how to keep proper records

Whether you're the one paying or receiving alimony, you'll want to make sure you keep careful records. There are a few good reasons to do so. For the person paying alimony, the total of the payments is tax-deductible at the end of the year. For the person...