On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 28, 2014 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
This blog has previously discussed and examined the recent petitions by some in favor of gay marriage and divorce in Texas. Most recently, the case of a same-sex couple petitioning for a divorce was struck down by a U.S. District Court judge. There has now been a...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 26, 2014 | Child Custody
As if divorcing your spouse is not confusing enough, you have a special needs child who is in the middle of the divorce proceedings. How child custody is negotiated is different for a special needs child than for children without special needs. This can affect the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 21, 2014 | Family Law
A father of a child may instinctively know to love and protect his child. But what about legal obligations? According to the Texas Family Code, a parent is obligated to do certain duties; these duties accompany their parental rights. These duties offer a certain...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 19, 2014 | Child Custody
While two consenting adults can agree that their marriage has come to an end, it can sometimes be difficult for the children involved in that marriage. While there may be some debate as to how to handle child custody between the divorcing parents, there will hopefully...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 16, 2014 | High Asset Divorce
Recently, we discussed a high-profile couple in the middle of divorce proceedings for what by any account would be a high asset divorce. This was not just any high-profile couple. Harold Hamm, the owner of a multi-million dollar oil company, Continental Resources, was...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 14, 2014 | Child Custody
Going through the process of a divorce is clearly a very stressful experience. With all of the details that need to be attended to in addition to the emotional issues involved, it can be a difficult situation to handle. This stress can be compounded when children are...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 7, 2014 | Child Custody
Usually, family law is handled and regulated at the state level. Occasionally, legislation comes down from above. “Above” means legislation mandated by the federal government. One act in particular has been adopted by most states. It is the Uniform Child...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 5, 2014 | High Asset Divorce
Before getting hitched to your one true love, it’s important to remember that marriage means sharing. Everything. This includes your finances. What if it’s important to keep a separation between love and money? For some couples, this is an ideal...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Nov 3, 2014 | High Asset Divorce
As divorce rates continue to climb, many have been studying what could possibly cause the once happy marriages to dissolve. A recent study polled thousands of Americans married in 2008 or later. What the researchers discovered could be particularly worrisome for...
