by Rachel Wayne | Jul 16, 2025 | Adoption, Custody and Child Support, Parenting
Family is what you make it. Yet between adoption proceedings, divorce and remarriage, and stepchildren, the legal aspects of building a family can get complicated. Here’s what to consider when coordinating adoption and marriage in Texas, from how to adopt a stepchild...
by Rachel Wayne | May 19, 2025 | Divorce, Guidance, Self Care and Mental Health
It can be a challenge to navigate mental illness with a romantic partner, and sometimes, not all relationships can survive this stress. Sometimes the best option for both parties is to break up, especially if mental illness contributed to problems in the relationship....
by Rachel Wayne | May 12, 2025 | Custody and Child Support, Divorce as a SAHM, Divorce Planning
Stay-at-home moms often fear divorce because they’re financially dependent on their spouse. Will leaving the marriage mean they can no longer provide for their kids? Can a SAHM keep custody? These concerns make the decision to divorce even harder. When one’s children...
by Rachel Wayne | Apr 19, 2025 | Divorce, Divorce as a SAHM, Divorce Planning, Explainer
A stay-at-home mom, or SAHM, depends on her spouse for financial support. This makes divorce a daunting prospect. How can you manage your finances during and after separation? What about your retirement fund? Is alimony an option? Seeking a divorce as a SAHM means...
by Rachel Wayne | Mar 23, 2025 | Divorce, Guidance, Parenting
Talking to Your Kids about Divorce: What to Do and Not to Do Deciding to divorce brings a long list of conversations to be had. You’ll need to connect with family law attorneys, financial advisors, possibly a therapist. But the most daunting conversation is often the...
