On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Sep 21, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
One of the most positive developments in American society has been the increased acceptance of those who are part of the LGBT community. Of course, we still have a ways to go before reaching full enlightenment and there may always be resistance in certain quarters....
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Sep 16, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
In many ways, the issues faced by divorcing same-sex couples are no different from those faced by their different-sex counterparts. But child custody can present unique challenges. This is because even if both parties share in the parenting duties, it is possible that...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Sep 14, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
The Greek Philosopher Heraclitus once said, “there is nothing permanent except change.” This idiom can be applied to virtually every aspect of life. And if you have children, you can track their changes simply by looking at the markings you make in the...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 18, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
There’s no doubt that going through a divorce can be a very emotional experience. In fact, you may be focused on simply getting through the process and moving on to the next stage of your life. But it is important to remember that you will have a lot of life...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 26, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Since the United States Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Obergefell v. Hodges case, it has been legal all across the country for same-sex couples to get married. And while this right had already been available in many states, Texas was behind...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 7, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Just around a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. News of this ruling created jubilation across the country, especially in states such as Texas, where marriage between gay partners had been prohibited....
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Jun 14, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
While the month of June marks the transition from spring to summer, it is also Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. Recently, the White House released a proclamation credited to and signed by President Barack Obama.Within the body of the proclamation,...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | May 28, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
If you are part of a same-sex marriage and have children, you know that your responsibilities, concerns and challenges are no different from those of heterosexual parents. After all, the desire to raise and care for a child is a human trait and not a trait that is...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Mar 19, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
When a couple decides to divorce, whether it is an opposite-sex marriage or same-sex marriage, they have two options as to how they can go about the process: settle in court or settle out of court. Divorces are often difficult because a couple cannot agree...
On behalf of Tracton Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 13, 2016 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Often, a couple that decides to get married does so with the hope that they will remain bonded throughout the course of their lives. But this is not something that will happen for every couple that ties the knot. Getting a divorce isn’t something that...
