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...
Divorce
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...
Filing for divorce and residency requirements
From the distribution of marital property to child support and custody matters, you could have a number of different issues to go over when preparing for and working through your divorce. It is important to understand that every divorce is unique and realize that...
What causes arguments when dividing property?
The divorce process is usually one riddled with disagreements and arguments. Even in an amiable and mutually decided divorce, it is inevitable that arguments of some sort will crop up eventually. Many of these arguments will revolve around property and asset division,...
Are men or women more likely to file for divorce?
Someone has to be the first one to pull the plug on a Texas marriage, and research shows that one-half of a male-female couple is more likely to do so than the other. While estimates suggest that today’s divorce rate hovers somewhere around about 45%, studies show...
3 things you should know about separate property in Texas
Each state mandates its rules for the separation of property during a divorce. Texas is one of nine states following the community property rule, meaning any property acquired during the marriage is marital property. In application, that does not always result in...
Should you continue to live together after your divorce?
The traditional approach to divorce is that you and your spouse go your separate ways once the court finalizes your order. In today's environment, though, many couples are choosing to continue to live together even after they divorce. The New York Times explains...
Can sole custody harm your child?
When going through a divorce, you may feel tempted to aim for sole custody of your child. In some instances, this may genuinely prove the better option, such as if your ex-spouse had a history of abuse. But in other cases, sole custody may actually do more harm than...
Do you have to give back your engagement ring?
For most Texans, engagement rings are an integral part of the marriage ritual. After all, these rings signify a promise to marry someone. If your current spouse gave you an engagement ring, you may wonder if you can keep it after your marriage ends. Keeping your...
Data on the prevalence of divorce
If you want to end your marriage, you likely have a number of questions and various concerns. Aside from legal matters, such as the distribution of marital property and child custody, you could worry about how other people will react to your divorce. For example, you...
