If you are a man and a victim of abuse in Texas, you may face unique fears about seeking help. It is a common misconception that only men are perpetrators of abuse and only women are victims.  Men often feel immense guilt and inadequacy after suffering abuse —...

Domestic abuse can take many forms, and in some cases, may happen in a way that is not always immediately recognizable. The Mayo Clinic notes that some forms of abuse might occur in a way that causes you to question whether it is even happening.  Learning the warning...

Texas parents often struggle to adjust to life in the aftermath of a divorce. After all, you must juggle your own personal issues on top of handling your child. This period of adjustment behaves as a crucial link between your pre and post-divorce life.  Unfortunately,...

Congress first passed the Violence Against Women Act in 1994. The purpose was to improve the response of communities to domestic violence and sexual assault by coordinating private nonprofit organizations, social services and the criminal justice system. Despite the...

You may be facing divorce, but you know your spouse and children better than anyone. So why give up control over your post-divorce objectives to a judge?  Mediation offers many advantages over litigation and, as an added benefit, provides a blueprint for future goals...

Parents in Texas like you strive to better your child's life. You want to give them as many opportunities as possible and keep them from suffering hardship. Unfortunately, you cannot protect them from everything. This includes the divorce you and your co-parent are...

There are a number of key issues people need to focus on while ending their marriage, such as custody and the emotional impact of the divorce process. However, ending a marriage brings up a number of financial considerations and it is critical for people to prepare...

In Texas, victims of stalking, violence, sexual abuse can apply for a protective order. Different types of protective orders can cover a variety of abuses. This includes dating violence, domestic abuse, stalking and sexual assault.  A protective order, according to...

You might think that it would be easy for you to recognize when you have experienced abuse by your domestic partner. However, abusers and the people who represent their interests sometimes make claims of "mutual abuse." Theoretically, this is a claim that both...

The circumstances under which your divorce occurs will no doubt impact many of the decisions made regarding it (such as the determination of child custody). However, your life (and that of your ex-spouse and your children) is sure to go, meaning that your...