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Applying the Law to the Facts Jacob D. CohenFamily Law Litigation In last week's blog post, I outlined Texas Family Code section 102.003(a)(9) which grants standing to a non-parent to sue for custody of a child if that non-parent has had actual care, control, and...

When serving in a parent-like role    Jacob D. Cohen Family Law Litigation  Over the last 10 years, I have heard the saying that the new normal family is the abnormal family.  Apparently, it has become normal for children to be raised by parents of blended...

Will my Houston, Texas family law case be infected by COVID-19? Jacob D. CohenFamily Law Litigation You have decided to file for divorce from your spouse. It was not an easy decision to make and you went back and forth for months before you realized that divorce is...

Do you ever wonder if other spouses have gone through similar experiences as you try to navigate the problems in your own marriage? It’s logical to assume that the answer to that question would be, “Yes,” read more…

So you’re a Texas resident getting a divorce. Take a breath. And validate your fears and concerns about the process by acknowledging them. That’s a necessary start for many divorcing parties, given that marital dissolution truly is a big deal. In fact, read more…

In recent years, the stigma associated with prenuptial agreements has begun to disappear. Couples across the country and here in Texas no longer view them as unromantic or “tempting fate.” read more…