In most cases, family courts try to keep both parents in their children’s lives. This often means some form of shared custody or visitation. However, due to the raw feelings involved in the divorce process, many individuals find it difficult to co-parent with their...
Assets undoubtedly play a role in many arguments leading up to a divorce, and in many arguments during the divorce process. But do more assets actually equate to more arguments during a divorce? Where did this myth come from? Business Insider discusses arguments that...
When going through divorce, you will enter the asset-dividing process at some point. In this, you will divide your marital assets up with your spouse based on what is equitable or equal. To understand what assets are potentially up for division, it is important to...
Adoption can have a lasting impact on both your life and the life of the child you bring into your family. Being in the right mindset and doing adequate research prior to making this life-altering decision can greatly impact your experience. Knowing what to consider...
Telling your children you want to split up with your spouse can be one of the most difficult conversations you can have throughout your divorce. How much they understand about divorce depends heavily on their age and ability to comprehend a breakup. It is your job to...
When dividing property in a divorce, the court will also look at your debts. The division of debt is similar to the division of assets. Texas law outlines how a court must handle debt division. In most cases, it is subject to the same rules as assets. Community vs...
As co-parents go about their respective lives following a divorce, circumstances might necessitate a large-scale move to another state. While the custodial parent cannot simply move across borders without the official consent of their co-parent or the court, the...
Every divorce is different, and it is crucial to review your unique circumstances (such as your finances and whether you have kids). Some married couples split up amicably through a collaborative divorce, while others become involved in a contentious divorce. In some...
If you are considering or undergoing a divorce, collaboration is probably not the first word that comes to mind. For many people, ending a marriage is a combative, divisive process. Luckily, collaborative law is about more than simply getting along. Here are some...
Spousal maintenance exists to address factors in a marriage that may place one partner at a financial disadvantage when a marriage ends. Judges in Texas consider several factors when determining if a spouse should receive maintenance payments and how much those...
