In Texas, when parents who do not live together disagree on child custody rights and responsibilities, a court will decide the matter for them. As in other states, its basis for making these decisions will always be the "best interests of the child."...
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What is a domestic partnership?
Residents of Texas may benefit from learning more about the fundamental factors that constitute a domestic partnership in the United States. This status is similar to marriage and may apply to unmarried couples who live together. Many same-sex couple...
Read MoreGrandparents raising grandchildren is on the rise
In Texas and across the nation, more grandparents are raising their grandchildren. The U.S. census figures show the number of children in this situation more than doubled from 2000 to 2010. Parents may be struggling with issues like substance abus...
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