Whether you have just started to consider separation or you and your spouse are clearly headed for divorce, going through a potentially grueling court process is not your only option.  If you and your future ex-partner can agree to a cooperative approach,...

Getting a divorce can raise different concerns, but if you are struggling with loneliness and a sense of isolation, it is especially important to focus on your mental health during and after your divorce. Many people feel isolated when it comes to the end of their...

Divorce and bankruptcy sometimes occur at the same time. While this is undoubtedly stressful, sometimes one causes the other. Experian notes that courts will likely process a divorce before either member of the marriage can complete bankruptcy in order to ensure each...

Whether you are worried about how the court will award child custody or you have major concerns about your finances, there are many different reasons why you could feel high levels of stress with respect to ending your marriage. Unfortunately, anxiety and other...

Divorce brings an upheaval of emotions and life changes. Have you decided whether you want to remain in your marital home in Texas?  Learn how recent times favor the spouse who wants to keep the home post-divorce. Depending on your circumstances, you could have a...

If you and your spouse have chosen to separate or get a divorce, you will want to review many aspects of your joint lives to determine what changes you must make. Many of these decisions may revolve around your shared assets as well as your shared debts.  Other parts...

If you and your spouse have decided to part ways, you know that this decision will result in changes to virtually every aspect of your life. In addition to matters that play into your life on a daily basis currently, you may want to re-evaluate other parts of your...

Collaborative divorce becomes a viable option for you and your spouse if you wish to avoid open-court conflict, but still want attorneys in your respective corners to protect your rights.  In addition, collaboration offers you and your spouse the opportunity to make...

Texas is one of the few states that use community property laws when dividing assets in a divorce. The focus of this standard is that a couple owns all property obtained during the marriage equally. However, the Texas Constitution and Statutes state any property you...

Previous posts on this blog detailed the fact that your 401(k) ranks among your marital assets, making it subject to property division. Yet while your divorce certainly impacts your retirement plans (as the person you planned to spend your retirement years with is no...