Divorce signifies a significant turning point in an individual's life. It marks an end and a beginning - the termination of a shared life and the dawn of a journey toward individual independence. One of the most daunting aspects of this journey often centers around...
Divorce is messy. It takes a toll on you emotionally whether you want the divorce or not. However, your emotions are not the only things impacted by divorce. Divorce can affect your finances well into your future, especially your retirement plans. These are strategies...
Going through a divorce is never easy, especially when there are young children in the family. Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. In Texas, you have several options for these arrangements, and it is essential to understand the...
Raising a child is extremely expensive. Because of that, parents often get tax benefits by claiming their child as a dependent in their taxes. However, both parties cannot claim the child as a dependent on their separate taxes after divorce. So how can divorced...
A divorce in Texas often has many moving parts and might require the division of assets, child custody and other legal matters. Some of these concerns become a priority as you deal with pressing issues that call for timely resolution. Though perhaps not as...
Going through a divorce can be an isolating experience, as you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse might effectively lose close friends and relatives. You certainly are not alone, though. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 700,000...
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...
