Jon and Kate Gosselin's car crash of a relationship could not have been scripted any better/worse for reality TV fodder. Now that the couple are divorcing and their wildly successful cable show, Jon & Kate Plus 8, is on hiatus, a family court will have to do something these two adults have so far been incapable of...consider what's best for their eight young children. Family law attorney Carmen Eiker, a Dallas partner in McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, says the court has much to consider in this case, but the process is essentially the same for any family in Texas.

"There are myriad considerations for the court in regard to the couple's children, from custody to the protection of their earnings," says Eiker. "In Texas, the court could require an attorney be appointed to represent each child individually to ensure their unique interests are considered and protected." To interview Ms. Eiker, contact Bruce Vincent at 800-559-4534 or bruce@androvett.com.