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Man Faces Lethal Injection for Murder of Wife After She Files for Divorce

January 29, 2020
man faces lethal injection for murder of wife after she files for divorce

Usually, when a couple files for divorce, it can get ugly and contentious. But, ultimately, both parties accept the fact that the marriage is over and the divorce is finalized. This is always the hope. However, there are unique cases where one of the spouses simply can’t accept that the marriage is over. This was…

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Do Estate Creditors Work Out Settlement of Your Loved One’s Debts in Houston?

January 24, 2020
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When your loved one dies, all you want to do is grieve and take care of your family. You don’t want to think about paying bills and calling insurance adjusters. You just want to think about the time you had with your loved one and all the good memories you made together. Unfortunately, someone has…

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Mexican Father Fighting for Custody After Being Deported

January 21, 2020
mexican father fighting for custody after being deported

Juan Carlos Mastache is a single father of three little kids. Until May of last year, he was living in Longview, Texas. He was raising his children on his own because his wife had been out of the picture for years. She had drug problems and was no longer involved with their children. Mastache also…

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How Hard is it for Foster Parents to Adopt Their Foster Children in Houston?

January 14, 2020
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It takes a kind and loving person to take in foster children. It is a selfless act. Despite the fact that the state offers nominal financial support to foster parents, for the most part, they are totally responsible for caring for their foster children. It can be expensive. It can also take a huge emotional…

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Is it Cheaper to Stay Married than get Divorced in Houston, Texas?

January 2, 2020
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While the divorce rate is going down a bit of late, there are still thousands of couples who get divorced every year. Some have been married for decades – some have only been married for months. Despite the fact that most people have the best intentions when they get married, things don’t always work out.…

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What Should You Do if You Can’t Afford Your Child Support in Houston, Texas?

December 24, 2019
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It’s very easy for people to criticize parents who don’t pay their child support. They call them terrible names and say they should lose their right to see their kids. What they don’t understand is that, for some people, paying child support is a real hardship. Many people can’t afford child support. For most parents,…

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6-Year Old Boy Has Been in the Custody of Child Protective Services for Over 18 – Months

December 20, 2019
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When a child is removed from their parents’ home by Child Protective Services, they’re placed in the foster care system. The problem is, there’s no guarantee that the foster home will be any safer than the home they came from. This was the case for a 6-year old boy in Texas. About 18 months ago,…

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What Could Go Wrong if You Don’t Hire an Experienced Divorce Lawyer in Houston to Handle Your Case?

December 14, 2019
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Some people think that divorce is so common these days, anyone can do it themselves. And, there is no law that says you need to hire an experienced divorce attorney in Houston, TX to handle your case. You are allowed to file your own case. You can even handle your own trial if need be.…

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Child Support Maximum Amounts Have Increased in Texas

December 8, 2019
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Whether you receive or pay child support in Houston, you know it can always change. If you’re the custodial parent, you rely on that money to take care of your children. When it isn’t paid on time, it can significantly impact your life. The same is true for parents who have to pay child support.…

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Be Careful When You File a Motion to Modify Child Support in Houston

December 2, 2019
be careful when you file a motion to modify child support in houston

A lot of parents think that filing a motion to modify child support is a simple and straight forward matter. This isn’t true. Filing this kind of motion can open up a can of worms. When you file this motion, your ex is going to file a motion of their own. Very rarely – if…

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