In Part One of a series discussing the need for legal protections for couples who live together in a committed, long-term relationship but do not get married, Collin County family attorneys recommended cohabitation agreements which can define the parties' property rights, financial expectations, and other concerns during and after their relationship.  In Part Two of this series, our family law attorneys explore what kind of legal agreement is needed to protect those same couples when they have children.

Temporary Protective Orders ("TPOs") and Temporary Restraining Orders ("TROs") are often confused and confusing, and the terms are commonly used interchangeably. The orders are not the same, however, and are issued in completely different ways and for completely different purposes.  Collin County Divorce Attorneys explain why and when TPOs and TROs are necessary in the divorce process.