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...
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Protecting your retirement during divorce
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...
How a divorce could impact an estate plan
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...
Will your divorce record be public?
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...
How to co-parent effectively after a divorce
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...
Do higher assets make divorce arguments worse?
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...
How can you break the divorce news to your kids?
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...
Important considerations surrounding a default divorce
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...
3 Myths about collaborative divorce
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...
How does spousal maintenance work in Texas?
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...