In Texas, there is no such thing as legal separation, so spousal support during separation in Texas must come through the divorce process. However, in Texas, it is not mandatory for one of the spouses in a divorce to receive support. In fact, it's harder to get this...
Family Law
Top Family Court Lawyers in Texas: Competitive Costs
In Texas, there are so many family lawyers to choose from that knowing which one to choose—and understanding how much family court lawyers cost in Texas, can be intimidating. On the one hand, everyone wants a top family court lawyer for themselves during a crucial...
Navigating Custody Lawyer Costs in Texas: What to Expect
Beginning the divorce proceedings can be a trying and emotional time during the best of circumstances, even more so when the custody of a child is involved. Many families wonder about the custody process and how much custody lawyers cost in Texas. By its nature, a...
Understanding Legal Guardianships In Oklahoma
Oklahoma law has a variety of legal tools to help combat and/or protect against the dangers and concerns faced by families across the state, each with their own unique dynamic and special set of circumstances. It is important not only to be aware of which tools are at...
Facts About Fathers’ Custody Lawyers in Florida
Fathers' custody lawyers in Florida work to prepare their clients for the process, including dispelling outdated thinking about custody outcomes. When it becomes time for a couple to separate, the most serious concern is the happiness and well-being of any minor...
The Process of Meeting with a Family Visitation Attorney in Florida
If you are getting a divorce and there is a child under 18 involved, you may be looking for a family visitation attorney in Florida that can help you secure a parenting plan with designated time-sharing. But who can you trust, and where do you begin this process?...
Vernon M. Vassallo Elected Vice Chair of Delaware State Bar Association’s Family Law Section
WhitbeckBennett associate, Vernon M. Vassallo, has been elected Vice Chair of the Delaware State Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Vernon is a young, up-and-coming attorney who is quickly making a name for himself in the Delaware family law community. He is a...
Florida Family Law: What to Know About a Father’s Custody Rights
One critical task for custody lawyers for dads in Florida is to challenge assumptions about custody rights. Fathers who enter into divorce tend to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed. They may think that the law favors the mother over the father in custody cases, which,...
Determining Jurisdiction for Custody of A Newborn Child: Understanding the UCCJEA
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a law that establishes guidelines for determining which state has jurisdiction over child custody disputes. While the law is designed to provide clarity in custody cases involving children, it can...
Spousal Support in Florida — What You Need to Know
The dissolution of marriage seems like a daunting process, but it takes place in Florida every day. And every day, competent family lawyers negotiate spousal support during separation in Florida. Some negotiations are amicable, resulting in a swift settlement, little...